Amritsar accident: Bus full of passengers collide with a tractor-trailer, all evacuated

January 16, 2026

A horrific road accident occurred late at night on the Jayantipur-Pathankot highway in Amritsar. The accident took place on the bridge near Pakharpur village, where a bus carrying passengers collided with a tractor-trolley loaded with hay.

According to reports, the bus was traveling from Batala towards Amritsar and was carrying a large number of passengers. The bus collided with the tractor-trolley, which was loaded with hay and traveling ahead of it. The collision was so severe that both the bus and the tractor-trolley were damaged, causing chaos at the scene.

No fatalities, but several passengers seriously injured

Fortunately, no lives were lost in the accident, but several passengers sustained serious injuries. The injured were immediately admitted to a nearby private hospital for treatment. A child sitting with the tractor driver suffered a serious leg injury, while several passengers on the bus also sustained injuries.

Upon receiving information about the accident, the police arrived at the scene and took control of the situation. The police removed the bus and the tractor-trolley from the road to restore traffic flow. According to investigating officer Avtar Singh, the preliminary investigation revealed that the bus was speeding and lost control, leading to the accident.

Meanwhile, local residents of Pakharpur village say that several accidents have occurred on this bridge before, and the administration should implement adequate safety measures. The police are currently investigating the entire incident, and the injured are receiving treatment. Traffic on the highway was disrupted for some time after the accident but was later restored to normal.