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Three motorcyclists killed in late-night collision on Amritsar Highway near Kapurthala
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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Three riders died after their motorcycle collided with an unidentified vehicle on the Amritsar‑Kapurthala national highway late Friday night.
A fatal road accident occurred late on Friday night on the Amritsar‑Kapurthala stretch of the National Highway, resulting in the deaths of three motorcyclists. According to local police, the three riders were travelling together when their bike was struck by an unidentified vehicle, causing a severe collision that proved fatal for all three occupants.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, but the victims were pronounced dead at the spot. Police have cordoned off the highway segment and are conducting an investigation to determine the identity of the other vehicle and the circumstances leading to the crash.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially during night hours, and have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the probe. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on busy inter‑state routes in Punjab.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, but the victims were pronounced dead at the spot. Police have cordoned off the highway segment and are conducting an investigation to determine the identity of the other vehicle and the circumstances leading to the crash.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, especially during night hours, and have appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the probe. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on busy inter‑state routes in Punjab.