Hoshiarpur, Punjab: In a tragic road accident near Farika village in Mukerian claimed the life of one youth and left four others seriously injured on Tuesday. The incident occurred when a bike suddenly appeared in front of an Alto car, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a roadside tree.
The five youths were on their way from Taragarh (Gurdaspur) to Mukerian to participate in a cricket tournament. Manjeet Kumar, a resident of Ratangarh in Pathankot, died on the spot due to the impact. The collision was so intense that the car was left mangled.
Local residents quickly rushed to the scene, rescuing the injured and transporting them to Mukerian’s government hospital. Due to the critical condition of two victims, doctors referred them to a hospital in Amritsar, while the remaining two continue to receive treatment locally.
Speaking to the media, a doctor at Mukerian Civil Hospital confirmed the critical nature of some injuries and said further treatment is underway.
