Ludhiana Road Accident: Fog and Low Visibility Cause 1 Death, Several Injured

December 28, 2025

Ludhiana: An orange alert has been issued across the state on Sunday due to dense fog and cold in Punjab and Chandigarh. The Meteorological Department has warned people to be alert about traffic and public safety. Dense fog is affecting rail, air and road traffic.

Car-truck accident in Ludhiana, one person dies

A major road accident took place in Ajnod village near Canal Road in Ludhiana due to dense fog. A truck loaded with domestic gas cylinders suddenly came in front of a car. In an attempt to avoid the car, the truck driver suddenly applied brakes, due to which some gas cylinders fell on the road. A large cement-laden truck coming from behind could not stop in time and hit several vehicles. One person died on the spot and five others were seriously injured. Fortunately, the gas cylinders remained safe.

Road accidents in Jalandhar and other areas

In Jalandhar’s Maqsudan, a Verka Milk Company vehicle fell into a dirty drain due to dense fog. The driver narrowly escaped the accident. Apart from this, a Super Bakery vehicle and a motorcycle collided head-on near Shri Guru Ravidas Chowk. The rider was seriously injured, and the driver was trapped under the vehicle.

Awareness and safety instructions

The police and administration have appealed to the public to exercise extreme caution while driving amidst dense fog and cold weather and maintain social distancing. Travel is advised only when absolutely necessary.