Chandigarh 10 march 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed grief over the horrific accident on the Jalandhar-Jammu National Highway. Sharing a tweet, CM Mann wrote, “Received the tragic news of a road accident between a tractor-trolley and a bus on the Jalandhar-Pathankot Highway, resulting in the deaths of the bus driver and other passengers. My heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. We also pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. Kudos to the road safety personnel who promptly reached the site to assist the injured.”
How the Accident Happened
The accident occurred on Monday morning near village Jallowal on the Jalandhar-Jammu National Highway when a tourist bus collided with a trolley loaded with bricks. The impact of the crash led to the death of the bus driver and three passengers, while 11 others were injured.
The bus was coming from Jalandhar, and as it reached Kala Bakra, it crashed into a brick-laden trolley moving ahead on the highway. The collision was so severe that the trolley overturned on the road, completely halting traffic.
Upon receiving the accident report, Road Safety Force officer Randhir Singh rushed to the scene with his team. They immediately rescued the injured from the bus and transported them to the hospital.
Summary: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann tweets about the horrific accident on the Jalandhar-Pathankot Highway, expressing concern and assuring necessary action.