Woman dies, kids hurt in scooter collision

A woman lost her life in an accident which took place at Garha Road today. Her two children have sustained injuries in the incident.

The tragic death of another commuter raises concerns over road safety in Jalandhar yet again.

The woman, identified as Santosh Kumari, a resident of Star Colony in Jalandhar, was returning to her home after getting medicines from PIMS, when the accident happened. The family of three fell after being hit by another Activa. Santosh's son Suraj was driving the scooter while her daughter rode pillion along with her.

Witnesses said the impact of the accident was so strong that all three fell on the road.

The woman died on the spot while her children sustained injuries. While passersby took the family to the hospital, the woman was declared dead.

The police said the boy driving the scooter fled from the spot and abandoned his scooter there.

Investigations in the case are on and the police said they were on the lookout for the driver.

Another accident claims life of youth

Phagwara

A young man lost his life after an e-rickshaw was hit by a speeding car near Rihana Jattan near Phagwara last night.

According to the police, a case has been registered under Sections 279 and 304-A of the IPC against an unidentified driver. The complaint was filed by Dharamjit Singh, a resident of Rihana Jattan, who works as a daily-wage labourer.

Singh said his nephew Amandeep Sharma was returning from his workplace in Bhagwanta village in an e-rickshaw. As the e-rickshaw reached near Rihana Jattan, a red-coloured car reportedly came from the opposite direction and struck the e-rickshaw with great force.

The collision was so intense that Amandeep, who was seated inside the e-rickshaw, suffered severe injuries. Locals and bystanders rushed to help, and he was immediately taken to the Civil Hospital in Bhagwanta for medical treatment. However, doctors at the hospital declared him brought dead.

Police officials from Rawalpindi reached the spot soon after receiving the information and recorded statements from witnesses. The car driver fled the scene after the crash, and efforts are underway to trace the vehicle and its owner. The police have initiated an investigation and assured that action will be taken once the accused is identified.

The body of the deceased was handed over to his family after the post-mortem examination.