11 Killed, 15 Injured After Pick-Up Van Rams Into Truck In Punjab, CM Bhagwant Mann Express Condolences

The accident took place in Guruharsahai sub-division of the Ferozepur district in Punjab, police said. Those injured have been undergoing treatment at various hospitals.

A collision between a pickup van carrying waiters and a canter truck in Ferozepur resulted in 11 fatalities and 15 injuries.

Source : PTI

Eleven people were killed and fifteen others have been injured in a collision between a pick-up van and a canter truck in Ferozepur on Friday. The pick-up van was carrying waiters, who were going to attend a function in Jalalabad. 

The accident took place in Guruharsahai sub-division of the Ferozepur district in Punjab, police said. Those injured have been undergoing treatment at various hospitals, police said. 

Ferozepur's Senior Superintendent of Police, Saumya Mishra said that soon after the accident, teams from Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) reached on the spot and started the rescue operation, according to news agency PTI. 

Police said they are investigating the reason behind the accident which occurred at around 8 am. 

ਫਿਰੋਜ਼ਪੁਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਸਵੇਰ ਕੈਂਟਰ ਅਤੇ ਪਿੱਕਅਪ ਗੱਡੀ ਦੀ ਆਪਸੀ ਟੱਕਰ ਕਾਰਨ ਵਾਪਰੇ ਵੱਡੇ ਹਾਦਸੇ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਮਿਲੀ। ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਆਹ ਸਮਾਗਮ ਲਈ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਵੇਟਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੁਖਦਾਈ ਮੌਤ ਦੀ ਖ਼ਬਰ ਮਿਲੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕੁੱਝ ਲੋਕ ਜ਼ਖ਼ਮੀ ਦੱਸੇ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।

ਮੈਂ ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਅੱਗੇ ਵਿੱਛੜੀਆਂ ਰੂਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਆਤਮਿਕ ਸ਼ਾਂਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ਖ਼ਮੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਜਲਦ ਸਿਹਤਯਾਬੀ…

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) January 31, 2025

Deepshikha Sharma, Deputy Commissioner said that some of the critically injured were referred to the Guru Gobind Singh Medical College in Faridkot, while few others were admitted at Civil Hospital in Jalalabad. 

The Deputy Commissioner said that five ambulances had reached the spot immediately after the incident. She added that the administration will bear the cost of treatment of those who are injured. 

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed grief at the loss of lives in the accident and wished speedy recovery to the injured. 

"In Ferozepur this morning, there was news of a major accident due to a collision between a canter and a pick-up vehicle, in which the news of the tragic death of waiters going to the wedding ceremony has been received and some people are said to be injured. I pray to God for the peace of the departed souls and the speedy recovery of the injured. The Punjab government stands with the affected families in this difficult time," CM Mann said in a post on X. 

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, in his post on X, said, "Deeply saddened to learn about a fatal road accident near Guruharsahai in Ferozepur district this morning. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families & prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. May all those affected by this tragic event find strength during this difficult period." 

BJP leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also expressed grief over the incident. 

"My heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and praying for the quick recovery of the injured," Amarinder Singh posted on X.