Two killed, one seriously hurt in road accident on highway

In a heart breaking incident, two young men lost their lives and one sustained serious injuries in a road accident while returning from a birthday party. The accident occurred on the Ludhiana-Jalandhar highway on Monday night.

The deceased have been identified as Pankaj, a resident of Mahisampur village in Phillaur, and Deepak Bagga, a taxi driver from Jalandhar. According to preliminary reports, the victims were coming from Ludhiana to Jalandhar when the driver lost control over car and it crossed the road divider and collided with a vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

The impact of the collision was so severe that Pankaj and Deepak died on the spot, while the third car occupant sustained critical injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Eyewitnesses said the car was travelling at high speed, which might have led to the accident. The local authorities and the police are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the crash.

This tragic accident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of adhering to road safety measures and driving responsibly. The families of the deceased are left shattered by the devastating loss. The injured victim is struggling for recovery at the hospital.