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9 Dead After High-Speed Pick-Up Truck Rams Into Lorry Along Ferozepur-Fazilka Highway In Punjab

A collision between a pick-up truck and a faulty canter on the Ferozepur-Fazilka highway resulted in the death of 9 people and injuries to 11 others.

Firozpur-Fazilka Highway Accident: A major accident occurred on Friday, January 31, in the Firozpur area of Punjab. A speeding pick-up truck rammed into a broken down canter truck parked along the Firozpur Fazilka highway. The area was covered in fog at the time. At least 9 people died on the spot due to the accident, while 11 are reported to be seriously injured.

The news of the pick-up truck crashing into the parked canter truck has spread panic. As soon as the alert about the accident was received, the local police reached the spot and started trying to rescue the people. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals, where they are being treated. In addition, the bodies have been kept in the mortuary and attempts are being made to contact the family members after identification.

The accident occurred around 7.45 AM on Friday. There were about 20 people in the pick-up truck. All of them were reported to be catering staffers, who were going towards Jalalabad for a wedding ceremony. 

The bodies of those who died in the accident on the Firozpur Fazilka highway have been kept in the mortuary of Jalalabad Civil Hospital in Fazilka. The 11 injured were taken to hospitals by ambulance with the help of passersby and policemen. The injured have been admitted to Faridkot Medical College, Firozpur Hospital, and Jalalabad Hospital. Their condition is said to be critical. 

Witnesses at the scene of the accident said the pick-up truck was overloaded with passengers and was going at breakneck speed. The accident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle on the foggy highway. "There was a loud crash and we could hear people screaming. Bystanders ran towards the spot to try and rescue the injured. Some of the locals informed the police in the meantime," he said. At present, the police are investigating the accident and are trying to find its cause.

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