Punjab: 6 Killed, Over a Dozen Injured as Two CM Tirath Yatra Buses Collide in Tarn Taran

November 14, 2026

Tarn Taran: At least six pilgrims were killed and over a dozen injured when two buses collided with each other under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme of the Punjab government in Tarn Taran district on Saturday afternoon. The incident happened in Naushehra area along National Highway-54 around 4PM.

Both buses were carrying pilgrims from Amritsar who had paid their respects at the Golden Temple. There were approximately 37 people on board both buses.

Bus Jumps Over Central Reservation To Avoid Bike

Initial reports suggest that one bus was hit by a motor cyclist in the Naushehra area. In an attempt to avoid hitting the motorcyclist, the driver lost control of the vehicle.

The bus jumped over the central reservation into the opposite lane, colliding with another bus which had been travelling in the opposite direction. Both vehicles suffered significant damage to the fronts of the buses.

Passengers Suffer Injuries As Buses Collide

Many passengers suffered injuries in the crash and some were trapped inside the damaged vehicles. Local people attended the scene and helped passengers out of the vehicles.

Police attended the scene of the incident after being informed of what had happened. The injured passengers were taken to hospital with the help of police and local people.

Six Pilgrims Killed And Over A Dozen Injured

Initial reports suggest that six pilgrims were killed in the collision while over a dozen were injured. There were approximately 37 people on board both vehicles.

Authorities are trying to identify those who have died and find out any further details about those injured. It is also being confirmed how many were on the vehicles.

Buses Carrying Pilgrims Under Punjab Government Scheme

Both vehicles were carrying pilgrims under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme run by the Punjab government. The passengers were returning from visiting the Golden Temple in Amritsar when the crash happened near Naushehra in the Tarn Taran area.

Traffic was disrupted along National Highway-54 following the collision. Police have started an investigation into the incident to find out how it happened.