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Crime
High‑speed car crashes into momos stall on Bathinda's Malot Road, 12‑year‑old killed, three injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:01 PM
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A speeding car struck a momos shop on Malot Road in Bathinda late Monday night, throwing a 12‑year‑old boy about 100 metres, resulting in his death and three other injuries.
On Monday night, a vehicle travelling at high speed entered Malot Road in Bathinda, Punjab, and collided with a small momos stall. The impact hurled a 12‑year‑old boy, who was seated at the shop, approximately 100 metres away from the point of impact. The child succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Three other individuals present at the stall sustained injuries of varying severity and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Emergency services arrived promptly after the incident was reported.
Local police have opened an investigation into the cause of the reckless driving, and officials have urged motorists to observe speed limits, especially in densely populated areas.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents about road safety on the Malot Road corridor, prompting calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the region.
Authorities have not yet released details about the driver or any legal actions pending the investigation.
Three other individuals present at the stall sustained injuries of varying severity and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Emergency services arrived promptly after the incident was reported.
Local police have opened an investigation into the cause of the reckless driving, and officials have urged motorists to observe speed limits, especially in densely populated areas.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents about road safety on the Malot Road corridor, prompting calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the region.
Authorities have not yet released details about the driver or any legal actions pending the investigation.