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Four dead, 18 hurt as buses collide in Punjab

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In short

The collision involved two buses carrying pilgrims, resulting in four deaths and injuries to 18 others. Three of the deceased were pilgrims, while the fourth victim was a woman traveling on the motorcycle that caused the swerve. Local civil administration and police coordinated immediate relief efforts, transferring up to six critically injured patients to an Amritsar hospital. Tarn Taran Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nirmal Ouseppachan assured that the administration will provide comprehensive support to all impacted individuals.

Key points

  • Local civil administration and police teams mobilized immediately to coordinate medical a…: Local civil administration and police teams mobilized immediately to coordinate medical assistance for 18 injured individuals.
  • Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nirmal Ouseppachan confirmed that the government will extend comp…: Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nirmal Ouseppachan confirmed that the government will extend complete assistance to all victims.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the bereaved families and wished the…: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

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Tarn Taran: At least four people lost their lives while 18 others sustained injuries in Punjab's Tarn Taran after two buses carrying pilgrims collided during an attempt to avoid a motorcyclist coming from the wrong side, officials said.

As this happened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of life in the road accident.

"Saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to a mishap in Tarn Taran, Punjab. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic mishap. May the injured recover at the earliest," the PMO posted on X.

Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Surendra Lamba informed that the accident occurred when a motorcyclist was approaching from the wrong side and one of the bus drivers swerved to avoid hitting him.

Another bus was coming from the opposite direction, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles.

"Information was received stating that two pilgrimage buses had met with an accident. Upon visiting the spot, the DC sahab and I found that a motorcyclist was coming from the…

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