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Tractor‑Trailer Crash Kills 13‑Year‑Old Girl in Punjab Village
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 02:02 PM
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A high‑speed tractor‑trailer collided with two child cyclists in Sherpur Kalan village, Punjab, killing a 13‑year‑old girl and leaving her friend seriously injured.
On a Tuesday, a tractor‑trailer traveling at a high speed struck two child cyclists on the main road of Sherpur Kalan village in Punjab, resulting in the death of a 13‑year‑old girl and severe injuries to her friend.
The collision occurred when the tractor‑trailer, carrying a load, failed to slow down in time and collided with the cyclists who were riding on a narrow lane. Emergency services were dispatched within minutes, but the girl succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Police investigators are examining the vehicle’s speed and the road conditions. The injured girl was transported to a nearby hospital where she is receiving critical care.
Local authorities have called for stricter enforcement of speed limits on rural roads and have urged farmers to use proper safety gear when operating heavy machinery.
The incident has shocked the community, with residents gathering at the village square to mourn the loss and to demand better road safety measures.
The collision occurred when the tractor‑trailer, carrying a load, failed to slow down in time and collided with the cyclists who were riding on a narrow lane. Emergency services were dispatched within minutes, but the girl succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Police investigators are examining the vehicle’s speed and the road conditions. The injured girl was transported to a nearby hospital where she is receiving critical care.
Local authorities have called for stricter enforcement of speed limits on rural roads and have urged farmers to use proper safety gear when operating heavy machinery.
The incident has shocked the community, with residents gathering at the village square to mourn the loss and to demand better road safety measures.