Sangrur Bus Accident: Three Killed, 24 Injured as PRTC Bus Crashes into Tree
Three people were killed and 24 passengers injured after a Chandigarh-bound Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC) bus lost control and crashed near an overbridge in Sangrur on Wednesday morning. According to police, the bus first hit a road divider before going off the road and crashing into a tree. The deceased include two women and one man, who reportedly died on the spot.
15 Injured Passengers Referred to Patiala
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed grief over the accident and said that 15 of the 24 injured passengers had been referred to Patiala for better medical treatment. He directed the administration to ensure free medical treatment for all injured passengers and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.
Bus Was Running on Sangrur-Chandigarh Route
Sub-Inspector Mehar Singh said the PRTC bus was operating on its regular route between Sangrur and Chandigarh via Dhuri. The bus was reportedly running slightly behind schedule when the accident occurred near the overbridge. According to eyewitness accounts, the bus hit the divider, went off the road into a field and eventually collided with a tree.
Injured Shifted to Different Hospitals
Police and local residents reached the accident site and helped rescue passengers trapped inside the damaged bus. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals and other medical facilities for treatment. Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident.