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Car ploughs into road workers in Punjab; eight dead, dozen injured
A speeding vehicle struck a group of labourers near Sangrur district on Wednesday, killing at least eight workers and injuring a dozen others. The driver fled the scene immediately after the incident.
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The tragic accident occurred near Alisher village in Punjab's Sangrur district when a car travelling at high speed collided with a group of more than 20 workers engaged in roadside construction activities. The impact claimed eight lives on the spot, while twelve others sustained injuries in the collision.
Authorities said the vehicle's driver abandoned the car immediately after the incident and fled from the location. A manhunt has been launched to apprehend the accused. The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are under investigation, with police examining whether reckless driving or mechanical failure contributed to the accident.
The injured workers were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Sangrur district officials have announced assistance for the deceased workers' families, while preliminary inquiries into the incident continue. The accident has renewed concerns about road safety in the region, particularly regarding speed violations and worker protection at construction sites.