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High-speed DCM tempo hits three women walking in Bhadas, Begowal; one dead
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:17 PM
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Three women who set out for a walk in Bhadas village, Begowal, were struck by a fast‑moving DCM tempo on Monday morning, resulting in one fatality.
Begowal, Punjab – On Monday morning, three women left their homes in the village of Bhadas for a leisurely walk. While on the road, a DCM tempo travelling at high speed collided with them, throwing the pedestrians into the path of the vehicle.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and provided immediate medical assistance. Two of the women were rescued with injuries, while the third succumbed to her injuries despite prompt attention.
Local authorities have registered the incident as a road‑traffic accident and are likely to investigate the speed and condition of the tempo. The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in rural Punjab, especially regarding heavy vehicles on narrow village lanes.
Police have appealed to witnesses for any additional information that could aid the investigation. The families of the victims have been informed, and counseling support is being arranged for them.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of speed limits and better awareness among drivers operating commercial vehicles in the region.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and provided immediate medical assistance. Two of the women were rescued with injuries, while the third succumbed to her injuries despite prompt attention.
Local authorities have registered the incident as a road‑traffic accident and are likely to investigate the speed and condition of the tempo. The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in rural Punjab, especially regarding heavy vehicles on narrow village lanes.
Police have appealed to witnesses for any additional information that could aid the investigation. The families of the victims have been informed, and counseling support is being arranged for them.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of speed limits and better awareness among drivers operating commercial vehicles in the region.