An Indo-Canadian bus allegedly rammed into an Alto car from behind near DS Dhaba, close to Khaira village on the Phillaur National Highway, leaving two occupants seriously injured and the car badly damaged.
According to information shared by the Road Safety Force (SSF) team, the accident was reported by a passerby who alerted the team about a collision on the main highway.
SSF Team Rushes Injured to Hospital
The SSF team reached the spot and found that an Indo-Canadian bus had collided with an Alto car. The two injured occupants were provided first aid before being taken in an official vehicle to the Civil Hospital in Phillaur. One of the injured persons was subsequently referred to another hospital for further treatment. The identity and current condition of the injured were not immediately available.
Victims Were Returning to Pathankot from Delhi
According to the information provided by the SSF team, the occupants of the car were travelling from Delhi to Pathankot after attending a Nirankari congregation when the collision occurred.
Bus Driver Cites Sudden Braking
When asked about the incident, the Indo-Canadian bus driver reportedly claimed that the car was travelling close to the side of the road and that its driver suddenly applied the brakes. The bus then struck the rear of the car, according to the driver's account.
The driver's statement represents his version of events. The precise circumstances leading to the collision have not been independently established.
Damaged Car Removed, Traffic Restored
Following the accident, the damaged car was moved away from the main carriageway with assistance from National Highway personnel. The SSF team also placed safety cones around the vehicle to secure the area and help ensure the smooth movement of traffic.
Belongings Recovered from the Car
According to the information shared by the SSF team, nine bags containing the occupants' clothes were recovered from the damaged vehicle. A purse containing ₹910 in cash was also found, along with documents belonging to the car's driver, including an Aadhaar card, driving licence, voter ID card, PAN card, vehicle registration certificate and an ATM card.
The information provided also mentions a person identified as Rajinder, described as an acquaintance of the occupants and associated with the Nirankari congregation. However, the details regarding the handover or ownership of the recovered belongings were not fully clear.
The exact cause of the accident and any subsequent police action could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.