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Two Laborers Killed, Nine Injured in Jalandhar Road Crash on Karva Chauth Morning
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM
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An auto‑rickshaw loaded with laborers collided with a stationary truck in Jalandhar on Karva Chauth morning, resulting in two deaths and nine injuries.
Jalandhar, Punjab – On the morning of Karva Chauth, an auto‑rickshaw carrying a group of laborers struck a parked truck on a city road. The collision was severe enough to cause the vehicle to overturn, trapping several occupants inside.
Emergency services arrived quickly, but two laborers succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Nine others were rushed to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving treatment for fractures and other trauma.
Police officials cordoned off the accident site and began a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that the auto may have failed to notice the stationary truck in time.
The incident has prompted local authorities to remind commuters about road safety, especially during festive mornings when traffic density is high.
Emergency services arrived quickly, but two laborers succumbed to their injuries at the scene. Nine others were rushed to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving treatment for fractures and other trauma.
Police officials cordoned off the accident site and began a preliminary investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest that the auto may have failed to notice the stationary truck in time.
The incident has prompted local authorities to remind commuters about road safety, especially during festive mornings when traffic density is high.