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High‑speed bus crashes into three cars at red light in Jalandhar, driver cites brake failure
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:32 PM
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A bus travelling at high speed hit three stationary cars at a red signal in Jalandhar after its brakes allegedly failed.
A high‑speed bus collided with three cars that were stopped at a red traffic signal on a busy road in Jalandhar, Punjab, on the day of the incident. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicles and resulted in injuries to the occupants, though no fatalities were reported.
According to the bus driver, the accident occurred because the vehicle’s braking system failed as he attempted to stop at the signal. He claimed that he applied the brakes but the bus continued moving forward, leading to the collision.
Local police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the road, and began an investigation into the cause of the brake failure. They also recorded statements from the bus driver and the drivers of the three cars.
Emergency services transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. The authorities have not yet released a detailed report on the extent of the damage or the number of people injured.
The incident has raised concerns about the maintenance of public transport vehicles in the region, prompting calls for stricter safety inspections.
According to the bus driver, the accident occurred because the vehicle’s braking system failed as he attempted to stop at the signal. He claimed that he applied the brakes but the bus continued moving forward, leading to the collision.
Local police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the road, and began an investigation into the cause of the brake failure. They also recorded statements from the bus driver and the drivers of the three cars.
Emergency services transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. The authorities have not yet released a detailed report on the extent of the damage or the number of people injured.
The incident has raised concerns about the maintenance of public transport vehicles in the region, prompting calls for stricter safety inspections.