A major bus accident near Bhawanigarh in Sangrur district has claimed the lives of three passengers and left 24 others injured.
The accident took place when a bus travelling from Dhuri to Patiala via Sangrur crashed into a wall near a flyover close to Bhawanigarh.
According to the available information, the bus was operating its first daily service on the Dhuri-Patiala route via Sangrur. It had departed from Dhuri with passengers on board and was heading towards Patiala when the accident occurred.
The bus reportedly crashed into a wall near the flyover in the Bhawanigarh area and the impact left several passengers injured. Three passengers died on the spot, while 24 others sustained injuries.
Of the 24 injured passengers, 12 are reported to be in serious condition and are currently receiving treatment at the hospital, while the condition of the remaining injured passengers has not been detailed so far.
The accident has resulted in three fatalities, while multiple passengers are undergoing medical treatment and further details regarding the identities of the deceased and injured passengers are awaited.
The exact cause of the accident has not been established based on the information currently available, and more details about the incident are expected as further information emerges.