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Female Driver Crashes into Two Young Women on New Jawahar Nagar Road, Jalandhar; Video Goes Viral
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 05:36 PM
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A female driver collided with two young women on New Jawahar Nagar Road in Jalandhar, causing serious injuries. The crash was recorded on video, which rapidly spread across social media platforms.
Local police said a woman driving a sedan lost control on New Jawahar Nagar Road in Jalandhar and struck two young women walking on the footpath. The impact left the victims with severe injuries and required immediate medical attention.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, transporting the injured women to a nearby hospital where they are being treated for multiple fractures and head trauma. Witnesses reported that the driver appeared disoriented after the collision and fled the scene before authorities could intervene.
A short video of the crash, captured by a passerby, quickly circulated on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, drawing widespread attention and prompting public outcry over reckless driving. Police have launched an investigation, seeking to identify the driver and determine whether traffic violations contributed to the incident.
The incident adds to growing concerns about road safety in Punjab, where traffic accidents remain a leading cause of injury. Officials have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution, especially in densely populated urban areas.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, transporting the injured women to a nearby hospital where they are being treated for multiple fractures and head trauma. Witnesses reported that the driver appeared disoriented after the collision and fled the scene before authorities could intervene.
A short video of the crash, captured by a passerby, quickly circulated on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, drawing widespread attention and prompting public outcry over reckless driving. Police have launched an investigation, seeking to identify the driver and determine whether traffic violations contributed to the incident.
The incident adds to growing concerns about road safety in Punjab, where traffic accidents remain a leading cause of injury. Officials have urged motorists to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution, especially in densely populated urban areas.