Tragic Bus Collision in Punjab Claims Lives of Pilgrims

Tarn Taran, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Tarn Taran, Punjab, on Saturday evening when two buses collided head-on on National Highway-54. The crash, which occurred around 4 PM, claimed the lives of at least four pilgrims and left over a dozen others injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the tragedy.

In a post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared condolences for those who lost their lives in the accident. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of life in the accident in Tarn Taran, Punjab. My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” the post read.

Reports indicate that both buses were part of the state’s pilgrimage program, carrying a total of 37 passengers. The pilgrims were returning from a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar when the accident occurred near Naushera. It appears that one driver lost control while trying to avoid hitting motorcyclists, causing his bus to cross the median and collide with an oncoming bus.

The impact of the collision was severe, leading to extensive damage to the front ends of both vehicles, trapping several passengers inside. Chaos ensued at the scene as local residents rushed to assist, helping to free those trapped and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the bus driver’s attempt to avoid a collision with motorcyclists resulted in the disastrous crash. Eyewitness accounts describe a scene of panic, with the cries of trapped passengers echoing in the area following the collision.