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Young Returnee from US Killed in Collision with Paddy-Laden Truck on Nandala-Begowal Road
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 02:46 PM
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A KTM motorcycle collided with a truck carrying rice bundles on Nandala‑Begowal road near Dayal Singh Timber Store on Wednesday evening, killing a young man returning from the United States.
A fatal road accident occurred on the Nandala‑Begowal highway in Punjab on Wednesday at approximately 6 p.m. A KTM motorcycle, ridden by a young man who had recently returned from the United States, collided head‑on with a heavy truck loaded with bundles of paddy.
The crash took place near the Dayal Singh Timber Store, a landmark on the stretch of road that connects the towns of Nandala and Begowal. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision, including whether speed, road conditions or driver fatigue contributed. The truck driver was taken for questioning, and the vehicle was towed away for further examination.
Local authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on rural highways, especially during evening hours when visibility can be reduced. The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in the region.
The crash took place near the Dayal Singh Timber Store, a landmark on the stretch of road that connects the towns of Nandala and Begowal. Emergency services arrived promptly, but the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision, including whether speed, road conditions or driver fatigue contributed. The truck driver was taken for questioning, and the vehicle was towed away for further examination.
Local authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on rural highways, especially during evening hours when visibility can be reduced. The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in the region.