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Tree Falls on Car on Nathana-Baghta Road Near Dayalpura, Bathinda, Killing Woman
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 10:16 AM
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A tree collapsed onto a moving car on the Nathana‑Baghta road near Dayalpura village in Bathinda on Wednesday evening, killing a woman and injuring her husband and son.
A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday evening on the Nathana‑Baghta road near the village of Dayalpura in Bathinda district, Punjab. A large tree, reportedly weakened by recent weather conditions, fell onto a passing car, crushing the vehicle. The incident resulted in the death of a female passenger while her husband and their son sustained injuries and were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and cordoned off the road to prevent further traffic disruptions. Emergency services, including ambulances and fire‑rescue teams, were dispatched to extract the victims and provide first aid. The injured were transferred to a government hospital in Bathinda where they are under medical observation.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the tree's collapse and to assess whether any negligence in road maintenance contributed to the accident. The police have appealed to witnesses for any information that could aid the inquiry. The incident underscores the need for regular inspection of roadside vegetation, especially during the monsoon season, to prevent similar tragedies.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and cordoned off the road to prevent further traffic disruptions. Emergency services, including ambulances and fire‑rescue teams, were dispatched to extract the victims and provide first aid. The injured were transferred to a government hospital in Bathinda where they are under medical observation.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the tree's collapse and to assess whether any negligence in road maintenance contributed to the accident. The police have appealed to witnesses for any information that could aid the inquiry. The incident underscores the need for regular inspection of roadside vegetation, especially during the monsoon season, to prevent similar tragedies.