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Three family members, including 6‑year‑old girl, die in Filaur road crash
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:10 AM
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A car collided with a scooter in Filaur, Jalandhar district on Friday, killing a married couple and their six‑year‑old daughter.
On Friday, a fatal collision occurred on a road in Filaur, a town in Jalandhar district, Punjab. A car struck a scooter that was being ridden by a married couple and their six‑year‑old daughter. The impact was severe, and all three occupants of the scooter were pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses said the family was reportedly bowing their heads in prayer when the car hit the scooter. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the injuries were beyond medical assistance. Police have sealed the stretch of road and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the crash and whether any traffic violations were involved.
Local authorities have informed the relatives and are coordinating with the district administration for further inquiries. The incident has heightened concerns about road safety in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
Witnesses said the family was reportedly bowing their heads in prayer when the car hit the scooter. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the injuries were beyond medical assistance. Police have sealed the stretch of road and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the crash and whether any traffic violations were involved.
Local authorities have informed the relatives and are coordinating with the district administration for further inquiries. The incident has heightened concerns about road safety in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.