PHAGWARA: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Thursday evening near Nangal Majha Gate in Phagwara.
According to a complaint lodged by Kamljit Kumar, resident of Amerik Nagri, Bhularai Colony, Phagwara, he and his village mate Gurjit Singh, were returning home from Jalandhar on a motorcycle (registration number PB-08-EH-4064).
When they reached near Nangal Majha Gate, a truck (PB-08-BT-0891) moving ahead of them suddenly applied brakes. As a result, their motorcycle collided with the rear of the truck. Gurjit Singh suffered severe head injuries and multiple wounds on his body. He reportedly died on the spot.
The truck driver, identified as Darbara Singh, resident of Chonta, Police Station Dinanagar, District Gurdaspur, has been arrested.Police have registered a case at Police Station Sadar Phagwara, District Kapurthala, and further investigation is underway.