PHAGWARA: Two persons lost their lives in a late-night road accident on the Phagwara–Jalandhar National Highway near Lovely Professional University. The deceased have been identified as Mukesh and Munazib, residents of Zirakpur.
According to SHO Sadar Kripal Singh, the victims were travelling in a Tata Ace vehicle when it collided with another vehicle moving ahead of them. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving the Tata Ace badly damaged. Both occupants died on the spot due to the injuries sustained in the accident.
Police officials stated that the bodies had to be extricated from the mangled vehicle with considerable effort. Preliminary investigation suggests that the victims were returning to Zirakpur after unloading goods in Jalandhar when the accident occurred. The incident took place during the late hours of the night.
The vehicle involved in the collision reportedly fled the scene after the accident. Police have initiated an investigation to trace the absconding vehicle and determine the exact cause of the crash. After conducting post-mortem examinations, the bodies were handed over to the families for last rites.