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Crime
Truck hits scooter in Jalandhar, mother and son killed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 11:31 PM
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A truck collided with a scooter in Jalandhar, resulting in the deaths of a mother and her son, according to local reports.
Jalandhar, Punjab – A road accident involving a heavy truck and a two-wheeler left a mother and her son dead, officials said. The truck struck the scooter while traveling on a city road, causing severe injuries that proved fatal. Emergency services arrived at the scene but were unable to revive the victims.
Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the crash, focusing on factors such as speed, visibility and adherence to traffic rules. The identities of the deceased have not been released pending notification of relatives.
Local authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially in congested urban areas, and to comply with speed limits to prevent similar tragedies.
The incident was reported by Amar Ujala, a regional newspaper covering the Jalandhar district.
Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the crash, focusing on factors such as speed, visibility and adherence to traffic rules. The identities of the deceased have not been released pending notification of relatives.
Local authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially in congested urban areas, and to comply with speed limits to prevent similar tragedies.
The incident was reported by Amar Ujala, a regional newspaper covering the Jalandhar district.