Canter Crosses Into Wrong Lane, Collides With Two Cars
A major road accident was reported near the Phagwara Sugar Mill after a canter allegedly lost control and entered the opposite side of the road, colliding with two cars. Five people travelling in the two vehicles were reported injured in the crash.
According to the drivers of the damaged cars, they are residents of Nawanshahr and were travelling towards Jalandhar to look for a house when the accident occurred. As they reached near the sugar mill, the canter coming from the Jalandhar side suddenly moved into their lane, resulting in a collision with both cars.
Injured Shifted to Civil Hospital
Several occupants of the two cars sustained injuries in the accident and were taken to the Civil Hospital for treatment. Both vehicles were damaged, with one of the cars reportedly suffering extensive damage.
The drivers alleged that the canter driver's movement into the wrong direction was responsible for the crash.
Police, Road Safety Force Reach Spot
Following the accident, personnel from the Road Safety Force and the concerned police station reached the spot and assessed the situation. Police initiated an investigation into the circumstances that led to the collision.
ASI Ranjit Singh said that the canter came from one direction and entered the wrong side of the road, after which it collided with two cars. He added that the injured occupants were shifted to the Civil Hospital for medical treatment.
Heavy Traffic Jam After Crash
The accident caused significant traffic disruption in the area. Police used a crane to move the damaged vehicles to the roadside and worked to restore the smooth movement of traffic.
The vehicles involved in the accident have been taken into police custody as further investigation and necessary action continue.