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Crime
High‑speed car rams into vehicles in Punjab, hurls man into air
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 02:02 PM
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A car travelling at roughly 100 km per hour ploughed into several vehicles on a Punjab road, throwing a man into the air. Police have launched an investigation into the reckless driving.
A vehicle moving at about 100 km per hour entered a dangerous rampage on a highway in Punjab, colliding with multiple cars in quick succession. Witnesses reported that the impact was so forceful that one occupant was propelled several metres into the air before landing on the road.
Emergency services arrived promptly, attending to the injured and clearing the wreckage to restore traffic flow. Several people sustained injuries, though the exact number has not been confirmed.
Punjab police have opened a case of reckless driving and are seeking the driver’s identity. Officials said they will examine dash‑cam footage and statements from witnesses to determine whether any traffic violations or criminal intent were involved.
The incident has raised concerns about high‑speed driving on state highways, prompting calls for stricter speed enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to posted speed limits and to report any similar dangerous behaviour to prevent further accidents.
Emergency services arrived promptly, attending to the injured and clearing the wreckage to restore traffic flow. Several people sustained injuries, though the exact number has not been confirmed.
Punjab police have opened a case of reckless driving and are seeking the driver’s identity. Officials said they will examine dash‑cam footage and statements from witnesses to determine whether any traffic violations or criminal intent were involved.
The incident has raised concerns about high‑speed driving on state highways, prompting calls for stricter speed enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
Authorities have urged motorists to adhere to posted speed limits and to report any similar dangerous behaviour to prevent further accidents.