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Truck Falls into Canal on Ludhiana-Bathinda Highway, Driver Dies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 02:47 PM
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A truck transporting chemicals from Rajasthan fell into a canal on the Ludhiana-Bathinda highway at 1:30 pm, killing its driver.
A heavy truck carrying chemicals from Rajasthan was traveling on the Ludhiana‑Bathinda highway when it lost control and plunged into a nearby canal at approximately 1:30 pm on Thursday. The vehicle, which was en route to Mullanpur Daaha, was reported to have been driven by a single operator.
According to police statements, the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to the loss of steering and the subsequent collision with the canal bank. The driver was found deceased at the scene, while the truck’s cargo remained largely intact.
Local authorities responded swiftly, with police cordoning off the area and emergency services attending to the wreck. The highway segment was temporarily closed to allow for a thorough investigation and to ensure the safety of other motorists.
Investigators are examining the driver’s medical history and the truck’s maintenance records to determine whether any negligence contributed to the accident. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for long‑haul transport on the route.
According to police statements, the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel, leading to the loss of steering and the subsequent collision with the canal bank. The driver was found deceased at the scene, while the truck’s cargo remained largely intact.
Local authorities responded swiftly, with police cordoning off the area and emergency services attending to the wreck. The highway segment was temporarily closed to allow for a thorough investigation and to ensure the safety of other motorists.
Investigators are examining the driver’s medical history and the truck’s maintenance records to determine whether any negligence contributed to the accident. The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols for long‑haul transport on the route.