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Eight MGNREGA Workers Killed in Car Crash on Sangrur Highway, Punjab
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 02:32 AM
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A road accident on a Sangrur highway in Punjab claimed the lives of eight MGNREGA laborers, according to local reports.
Earlier today, a vehicle traveling on a highway near Sangrur in Punjab collided with a roadside obstacle, resulting in the deaths of eight workers employed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The crash was reported by local witnesses who said the car veered off the road before coming to a halt.
The deceased were identified as MGNREGA laborers returning from a worksite in the district. They had been engaged in a government‑sponsored rural development project when the accident occurred.
Punjab police and emergency responders reached the scene promptly, confirming the fatalities and securing the wreckage. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the mishap, with officials indicating that road conditions and driver fatigue will be examined.
State authorities have expressed condolences to the families and pledged assistance, while also urging a review of safety measures for workers commuting on rural roads.
The deceased were identified as MGNREGA laborers returning from a worksite in the district. They had been engaged in a government‑sponsored rural development project when the accident occurred.
Punjab police and emergency responders reached the scene promptly, confirming the fatalities and securing the wreckage. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the mishap, with officials indicating that road conditions and driver fatigue will be examined.
State authorities have expressed condolences to the families and pledged assistance, while also urging a review of safety measures for workers commuting on rural roads.