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Crime
Two-year-old girl killed, mother injured in Amritsar truck accident; driver arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM
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A two‑year‑old child was crushed by a truck’s rear tyre near India Gate bypass in Amritsar, killing her, while her mother sustained injuries. Police have detained the truck driver.
Amritsar police reported that a truck travelling on the India Gate bypass struck a mother and her two‑year‑old daughter. The child was caught under the vehicle's rear tyre and later pronounced dead at the scene. The mother suffered injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Witnesses said the truck appeared to lose control before the impact, but officials have not released details about the cause. Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and securing the area.
Investigators have arrested the truck driver on charges of negligence and are conducting a forensic examination of the vehicle. The case is being treated as a criminal offence, and further statements are expected from the police department.
Local authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on busy bypasses and have announced a review of traffic safety measures in the vicinity of the accident.
Witnesses said the truck appeared to lose control before the impact, but officials have not released details about the cause. Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and securing the area.
Investigators have arrested the truck driver on charges of negligence and are conducting a forensic examination of the vehicle. The case is being treated as a criminal offence, and further statements are expected from the police department.
Local authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on busy bypasses and have announced a review of traffic safety measures in the vicinity of the accident.