24 March
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
A harrowing road accident unfolded near Chachoke on the Guraya-Phagwara highway, leaving a trail of destruction as several vehicles collided with each other. The incident occurred when a woman attempted to cross the road, inadvertently causing chaos on the busy thoroughfare.
Eyewitnesses reported that the sudden appearance of the woman on the road prompted drivers to apply emergency brakes, disrupting the balance of the vehicles and triggering a chain reaction of collisions. Given the high-speed nature of traffic on the national highway, maneuvering to avoid the pedestrian proved challenging, resulting in extensive damage to the vehicles involved.
The collision, which saw vehicles piled atop one another, inflicted substantial financial losses and left the affected vehicles with severe structural damage, including blown-off rooftops. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the accident, but the injured woman was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment of her serious injuries.
Authorities have urged caution to both pedestrians and motorists, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic rules and exercising vigilance on busy highways. As investigations into the accident continue, efforts are underway to enhance safety measures along the Guraya-Phagwara highway to prevent similar incidents in the future.