SANGRUR: Three passengers died and 24 others were injured after a Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) bus crashed into a flyover wall in Punjab's Sangrur district early on Wednesday.
The incident occurred around 4:30 AM while travelling from Dhuri toward Chandigarh. The collision caused heavy damage to the vehicle and left several passengers trapped inside the cabin. Local residents and emergency responders quickly arrived at the spot to help rescue the trapped commuters and shift them to ambulances.
Emergency workers initially took the injured to the Sangrur Civil Hospital. Due to the severity of their injuries, doctors referred 15 patients to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for specialised care. The remaining passengers are receiving treatment at local hospitals in Sangrur, where medical staff are conducting diagnostic scans and monitoring their condition.
Police stated that visibility was clear with no fog reported in the area at the time of the crash. Preliminary accounts from passengers indicate that the bus was travelling at high speed. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle before hitting the flyover structure. Authorities have sent the bodies of the deceased for post-mortem examination and initiated a detailed inquiry into the accident.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident.
In a public statement on X, he offered condolences to the affected families. He also instructed the district administration to ensure free and comprehensive medical treatment for all injured passengers.
(With inputs from PTI and media reports)