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Auto rickshaw hits stationary truck on Jalandhar-Ludhiana highway, killing two workers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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Two workers died after an auto-rickshaw collided with a stationary truck on the Jalandhar-Ludhiana National Highway.
A fatal road accident occurred on the Jalandhar-Ludhiana National Highway, resulting in the death of two workers. The incident involved an auto-rickshaw that collided with a truck which was parked on the highway.
According to initial reports, the auto-rickshaw struck the stationary vehicle, leading to a severe crash. The two occupants of the auto, identified as workers, lost their lives in the collision.
Emergency services responded to the scene to manage the aftermath of the accident. The exact cause of the crash, including whether the truck was parked due to a breakdown or for other reasons, is part of the ongoing investigation by local authorities.
The Jalandhar-Ludhiana highway is a major arterial route in Punjab, frequently traversed by commercial and private vehicles. This incident has once again raised concerns about road safety and the hazards posed by stationary vehicles on high-speed national highways.
According to initial reports, the auto-rickshaw struck the stationary vehicle, leading to a severe crash. The two occupants of the auto, identified as workers, lost their lives in the collision.
Emergency services responded to the scene to manage the aftermath of the accident. The exact cause of the crash, including whether the truck was parked due to a breakdown or for other reasons, is part of the ongoing investigation by local authorities.
The Jalandhar-Ludhiana highway is a major arterial route in Punjab, frequently traversed by commercial and private vehicles. This incident has once again raised concerns about road safety and the hazards posed by stationary vehicles on high-speed national highways.