Punjab Road Accident: 9 MGNREGA Workers Killed, 14 Critically Injured as Speeding Car Hits Road Crew

A speeding car rammed into a group of workers engaged in road work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on the Lehragaga-Jakhal Road in Punjab’s Sangrur district on Sunday, October 18, killing nine workers and leaving 14 others critically injured, according to a report by Punjab News Express.

The accident occurred when the car allegedly ploughed into workers carrying out road-related work along the stretch. The incident left several workers dead and injured, prompting an emergency response at the scene. According to India Today, around 23 workers were present at the site when the vehicle struck them. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of workers engaged in public works along roads with moving traffic. Gwalior Truck Accident: Death Toll Rises to 14; Families Allege Police Negligence, Delay in Rescue-search.

Speeding Chevrolet Magnum Hits Workers on Sangrur Road

The vehicle involved in the accident was identified as a Chevrolet Magnum bearing registration number PB11 CP 0080. The driver was identified in the India Today report as Pargat Singh Kala, a resident of Raidhrana. The car reportedly struck workers who were engaged in road work under MGNREGA on the Lehragaga-Jakhal Road. The exact sequence of events leading to the collision has not been independently established in the available reports.

Nine Workers Killed, 14 Critically Injured

Punjab News Express reported that nine workers lost their lives and 14 others were critically injured in the crash. However, media reports published on Sunday carried differing death tolls, with some reporting eight deaths and others initially citing five. The final death toll should be confirmed with local police or the Sangrur district administration before publication. The identities of all victims and the latest condition of the injured were not consistently confirmed across the reports available at the time of writing. Kota Accident: 8 Killed As Minibus Falls Into Ditch on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan.

Investigation Into Punjab Road Accident

The circumstances surrounding the accident, including the speed of the vehicle and how it struck the workers, require confirmation through the police investigation. The incident also highlights the risks faced by workers carrying out road maintenance and other public works close to moving traffic. Proper barricading, warning signs and traffic management are important safeguards at such work sites. Further details regarding any police action against the driver and the official findings into the crash were not available in the reports reviewed.

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