On the Ambala-Naraingarh road near Tasimbali Chowk under the jurisdiction of Handesra police station in Mohali when a private bus collided with a jugadu bike carrying three individuals from Ambala to Handesra (Punjab). The collision resulted in the immediate death of two youths, while the third succumbed during hospital treatment. The victims remain unidentified at present.
Both the Panjokhara police and subsequently the Handesra police swiftly responded to the incident, initiating necessary procedures. The preliminary investigation suggests that the collision occurred on a Sunday afternoon. The private bus, traveling from Ambala city to Narayangarh, collided with the jugadu vehicle carrying the trio.
This tragic event follows a recent collision on December 2 involving a private bus and a tipper truck on the same Ambala-Naraingarh road. In that incident, 33 passengers suffered severe injuries, with five in critical condition. The injured were rushed to GMCH Sector-32 and PGI Chandigarh for urgent medical attention. According to police records, the bus driver faces charges of negligence in that collision.
The recurrence of accidents on this stretch of road raises concerns about safety measures and traffic regulations. The circumstances leading to both collisions warrant thorough investigations to ascertain the causes and prevent future tragedies. Efforts to identify the victims and notify their families are ongoing, and authorities are actively involved in addressing the aftermath of these distressing incidents.
Ensuring road safety, implementing stricter measures for driver accountability, and possibly examining the condition of the road itself become critical considerations in preventing such tragic accidents. These incidents underscore the importance of stringent enforcement of traffic rules and continual efforts to enhance safety protocols to safeguard lives on the roads.