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Two Convent School Students Injured in Activa‑Truck Collision in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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An Activa scooter collided with a truck near Convent School in Jalandhar, leaving two schoolchildren injured and hospitalized.
Police in Jalandhar reported that an Activa scooter struck a truck on a city road close to Convent School. The collision resulted in injuries to two children who were attending the school at the time. Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital where they are receiving treatment, and their condition has been described as stable.
Local authorities have cordoned off the accident site and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Traffic on the affected stretch was temporarily diverted until the vehicles were cleared and the road made safe for commuters.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in densely populated urban areas of Punjab, prompting officials to remind motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution, especially near school zones.
No further injuries were reported, and the families of the children have been informed. The police will file a detailed report once the investigation is complete.
Local authorities have cordoned off the accident site and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Traffic on the affected stretch was temporarily diverted until the vehicles were cleared and the road made safe for commuters.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in densely populated urban areas of Punjab, prompting officials to remind motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution, especially near school zones.
No further injuries were reported, and the families of the children have been informed. The police will file a detailed report once the investigation is complete.