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Punjab: Truck driver killed in Ludhiana road accident

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Ludhiana (Punjab) | November 17, 2023 12:47:40 PM IST
A truck driver was killed in a road accident in Punjab's Ludhiana, police said on Friday.

The accident occurred this morning around 3 am. The driver, who has been identified as Rana, was on his way from Dhaliwaal with the scrap-laden truck and was heading towards Samrala when it crashed into a high-voltage electric pole and then crashed into a nearby shop, police said.

Initial investigation suggests that the accident occurred due to the driver's drowsiness.

The accident caused a power outage in the area.

Police said efforts were on to remove the body from the truck.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

 
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