Fatal Bus Collision in Punjab Claims Four Lives and Leaves Many Injured
A tragic bus accident in Tarn Taran, Punjab, resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries, involving two buses carrying pilgrims.
Tarn Taran, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident unfolded in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, on Saturday evening when two buses collided head-on on National Highway-54. The accident, which occurred around 4 PM, resulted in the deaths of at least four pilgrims and left over a dozen others injured.
Preliminary reports indicate that both buses were part of the state’s pilgrimage scheme, carrying a total of 37 passengers. The pilgrims were returning from a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar when the collision took place near Naushera. It is believed that the driver of one bus lost control while attempting to avoid motorcyclists on the road, causing the vehicle to cross the divider and crash into the oncoming bus.
The impact was severe, leaving the front sections of both buses significantly damaged. Many passengers were injured and trapped inside the wreckage. Panic ensued at the scene as local residents rushed to assist, helping to rescue those trapped in the damaged buses. The injured were quickly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Witnesses described the chaos that erupted following the collision, with the cries of trapped passengers echoing in the area. The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the need for better measures to protect travelers on busy highways.
