In the most tragic incident, eight labourers were killed and 12 others were injured after a speeding car ran over a group of workers on Sunday, October 18, 2026 when the vehicle hit a group of workers near Alisher village of Punjab’s Sangrur district in a car accident that took place and killed eight workers on the Lehragaga-Jakhal road in Punjab, police said.
The victims were working under a rural employment scheme when the vehicle struck them. Several of the workers were taking a break by the roadside when the accident happened.
Sangrur Road Accident: What Happened?
According to media reports, there were more than 20 workers with them near Alisher village when a car in the Jakhal way struck them. Some workers were sitting along the roadside and drinking water at that time.
The vehicle hit a motorcycle prior to hitting the group of labourers. There were multiple casualties as well as serious injuries to workers.
Five workers died at the scene, while others died in the hospital of their injuries, the report said. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Some were in critical condition.
Victims were working under a Rural Employment Scheme
The labourers were engaged in work under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G), a rural employment programme. Many of the workers were women.
The incident has generated concerns about workers doing work on busy roads and workers’ safety. Safety precautions, traffic control, and emergency assistance on roadside work sites are also needed.
The police investigate the Fatal Accident.
The driver fled the scene, police said.
A report by Hindustan Times on October 19 said that the driver had been arrested. The authorities were investigating the case and officials said that legal action would be taken against those responsible.
The incident happened in the Lehragaga area of Sangrur district and we are coordinating the assistance of the victims and their families.
Several MGNREGA workers — blue collar daily wage workers — were killed on Sunday evening when a speeding truck rammed into them in Lehra block of district Sangrur. @htTweets @HTPunjab @navneetsharma_ https://t.co/zs7XGugfGf
— karamprakash (@karamprakash6) October 18, 2026
District Administration Assures Medical assistance
Sangrur Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur confirmed that eight people had died and 12 had sustained injuries. She said the district administration has taken steps to provide medical care and help families of the affected families.
Local political leaders also expressed grief over the loss of lives and called for assistance for the injured and families of those killed.
Road Safety concerns after Punjab Tragedy.
The fatal accident has highlighted the vulnerability of daily-wage labourers working near public roads. Safety zones, warning signs, traffic management, and timely ambulance services are all important to prevent such incidents.
The investigation now continues and people who are injured are recovering and bereaved families are being owed the blame for the accident.
The tragedy has left Alisher village mourning the loss of community members and brought the road safety in Punjab into focus again.
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