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Eight labourers killed after car strikes group in Punjab district
A group of labourers were struck by a vehicle near Chotian village in Sangrur district, with witnesses alleging delays in emergency response proved fatal. The incident has raised fresh concerns about ambulance availability in rural Punjab.
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Eight labourers lost their lives after being struck by a car in the Lehragaga area of Sangrur district in Punjab on Monday. The victims were working near Chotian village when the vehicle hit them, leaving multiple people seriously injured and requiring immediate medical attention.
According to eyewitnesses present at the scene, the injured labourers remained on the roadside for an extended period as they awaited ambulance services. Bystanders alleged that bureaucratic procedures delayed the arrival of emergency response teams during the critical hours following the incident.
Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Preliminary reports suggest multiple factors may have contributed to the tragedy, including the time taken for medical personnel to reach the remote location.
The incident has once again highlighted persistent gaps in emergency healthcare infrastructure in rural areas of Punjab. State health officials said they are reviewing protocols to expedite ambulance deployment to remote villages.
Police have registered a case and are questioning the vehicle operator. Families of the deceased have been informed, and financial assistance procedures have been initiated by district administration.