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Three Youths Killed in Late-Night Collision Near Gorayan Overbridge on Jalandhar-Delhi Highway
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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A fatal road accident occurred around 3:30 am on Friday near the Gorayan overbridge on the Jalandhar‑Delhi National Highway, leaving three young men dead after a bike was pushed into the rear of a truck.
A serious road accident was reported on Friday night at approximately 3:30 am near the Gorayan overbridge on the Jalandhar‑Delhi National Highway. According to local police, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a heavy truck, causing the bike to be thrust into the truck's back and resulting in fatal injuries to three young riders.
The three victims, identified as local youths, were pronounced dead at the scene despite immediate attempts by emergency responders to provide medical aid. The exact cause of the collision is under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest that the bike may have lost control or attempted to overtake the truck in a narrow stretch of the highway.
Police have sealed the accident site and are conducting a detailed inquiry to determine any violations of traffic rules. The highway remained partially closed for several hours while investigators gathered evidence and cleared the wreckage.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the Jalandhar‑Delhi corridor, especially during night hours, and to adhere strictly to speed limits and overtaking regulations to prevent further tragedies.
The three victims, identified as local youths, were pronounced dead at the scene despite immediate attempts by emergency responders to provide medical aid. The exact cause of the collision is under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest that the bike may have lost control or attempted to overtake the truck in a narrow stretch of the highway.
Police have sealed the accident site and are conducting a detailed inquiry to determine any violations of traffic rules. The highway remained partially closed for several hours while investigators gathered evidence and cleared the wreckage.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the Jalandhar‑Delhi corridor, especially during night hours, and to adhere strictly to speed limits and overtaking regulations to prevent further tragedies.