Youth killed in tragic accident on Shingar Cinema road in Ludhiana

A tragic accident took place last night on Shingar Cinema road here in which a youth lost his life. The deceased was hit by a tractor-trailer around 11.30 pm. After this incident, the tractor-trailer driver fled the spot, but the police managed to catch him later. The deceased was returning home on his motorcycle after finishing duty at his office.

According to information, the youth tried to overtake a Swift car, but his bike slipped and he collided with the car. In the meantime a tractor-trailer stationed ahead suddenly started moving on the road. After colliding with the car, the youth came under the rear wheel of the tractor-trailer.

According to eyewitnesses, the tractor-trailer driver drove the vehicle without looking behind, due to which the motorcyclist was crushed under the wheels of the tractor-trailer and the victim died on the spot. Some passersby immediately informed the police and cops from the Shingar police post reached the spot. The police took the body of the deceased into custody and sent it to the Civil Hospital for a postmortem examination.

Passerby Kamal Sharma said that deceased Sahil worked as a marketing executive in a factory. Sharma said Sahil lived on Benjamin Road, near Christian Medical College and Hospital. Sahil’s family had his brother and parents. People called his family and informed them about the accident.

Assistant Sub-Inspecor Kashmir Singh said the tractor-trailer driver was arrested. He said a case registered against the driver in this connection and further probe initiated into the matter.