Three people were killed and about 24 to 25 passengers injured in a bus accident in Sangrur district of Punjab after the vehicle lost control near an overbridge and fell into a ditch.
Road safety and passenger security have come under question as several people travelling on the bus were injured in the crash.
Police officials said the bus was running on its normal route from Sangrur to Chandigarh via Dhuri. The vehicle was running slightly behind schedule when the accident took place.
Sub-inspector Mehar Singh said the bus lost control after reaching an area near overbridge and went off the road and fell into a ditch. The accident was serious.
Three passengers (two women and one man) died on the spot. About 24 to 25 other passengers got injured of varying degrees. The injured were immediately shifted to different hospitals for treatment.
The accident created an emergency situation as several passengers were injured after the collision. The incident also worried local residents and people travelling along this route.
Police officials said casualties and injured passengers had been confirmed. Authorities are expected to look into what caused the bus to go out of control in order to find out why.
#WATCH | Sangrur, Punjab: Three killed, 24–25 injured after a bus lost control and crashed in Punjab's Sangrur district Sub-Inspector Mehar Singh said, "The bus operates on its regular route from Sangrur to Chandigarh via Dhuri. The bus was running slightly late today. When the bus reached near an overbridge, it went out of control and fell into a ditch. Three passengers died on the spot, including two women and one man. Around 24–25 others sustained injuries. All the injured passengers were shifted to different hospitals for treatment."
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2026
The fact that the bus was on its regular Sangrur-to-Chandigarh route has drawn attention to the safety of public transport services in the region. Passengers travelling on daily routes depend on buses for commuting between towns and cities so vehicle safety and responsible driving are especially important.
Road accidents involving passenger buses can be serious because several people are travelling in one vehicle. If control is lost near an overbridge or roadside ditch there is more risk of injury and death if the vehicle suddenly leaves the road.
The injured passengers are being treated in different hospitals. Their medical condition and extent of injuries will determine overall impact of the accident.
It’s a tragic reminder of the need for road safety, vehicle checks and careful driving on routes with lots of passengers on board.
Three people died and about 25 others were injured in Sangrur bus accident which has become a major worry for Punjab. More details of how the crash happened are awaited.
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