A serious road accident took place near Khaira HP Petrol Pump on the Phillaur-Goraya road in the early hours of Friday, when an Eicher canter collided with a tractor-trolley carrying a large advertising hoarding. The collision left the canter driver seriously injured, while the tractor driver reportedly fled the spot.
According to information shared by the police, a passerby called around 3.15 am to report an accident involving a canter near the HP petrol pump. Acting on the information, a team of the State Special Operations Force (SSF) reached the location and found an Eicher canter bearing registration number PB11 CT 8318 had rammed into a Swaraj 735 tractor-trolley.
The tractor-trolley was carrying a large advertising hoarding at the time of the collision. The impact was so severe that the canter's cabin was badly damaged, trapping its driver inside. He sustained critical injuries, including a severely severed leg, during the accident. Meanwhile, the tractor driver reportedly escaped from the scene.
SSF Team Rescues Driver Trapped Inside Cabin
The SSF personnel immediately launched a rescue operation with the assistance of people present at the spot. After considerable effort, they managed to pull the driver out of the badly damaged cabin.
Considering the severity of his injuries and heavy bleeding, the team provided immediate first aid. His injured leg was tightly bandaged to control the bleeding and prevent further blood loss before medical assistance arrived.
A National Highway ambulance service (1033) was subsequently called to the spot, and the injured driver was shifted to Civil Hospital, Phillaur, for treatment.
Vehicles Removed to Restore Highway Traffic
Following the rescue operation, an NHAI Hydra crane was arranged to remove the damaged canter and tractor-trolley from the main highway. Both vehicles were shifted to the roadside to clear the carriageway and restore the smooth flow of traffic.
The SSF team also informed the MHC at Phillaur Police Station about the accident for further necessary action. The circumstances leading to the collision and the whereabouts of the tractor driver are yet to be established.