Scooterist, son hurt in road mishap near Phagwara

A man and his two-year-old son sustained serious injuries after their scooter was hit by a speeding car near Khurampur village on the Phagwara–Hoshiarpur road late on Saturday evening.

According to police sources, the injured have been identified as Ashim Mohammad, a resident of Lakhpur Sahni village, and his son. Mohammad was reportedly travelling with his wife and child to purchase medicines when the accident occurred. The impact of the collision threw the scooter occupants on to the road, leaving the father and child seriously hurt.

Passersby and local residents immediately rushed to assist the victims and arranged for their transportation to the Civil Hospital, Phagwara, where they are receiving medical treatment. The condition of both injured persons was described as stable today, according to the hospital authorities.

The driver of the car allegedly fled the scene after the accident. The police have registered a case against the unidentified motorist under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act for rash and negligent driving. Investigations are underway to trace the vehicle and identify the driver.