5 Killed, 11 Injured As Car Collides With Truck In Punjab's Fazilka

Fazilka, in Punjab, witnessed a tragic road accident on Sunday evening near village Theh Kalandar. A car carrying 16 wedding guests collided with a pickup vehicle, resulting in five fatalities and 11 injuries.

The accident occurred while the vehicle was returning from a wedding at a relative's place in village Karni Khera. All 16 passengers were traveling in the car at the time of the collision. The deceased victims identified as Deso Bai, Sachin, Jaun, Manpreet, and Gurleen Kaur were from village Tiwana Kalan.

Upon hearing about the accident, Fazilka MLA Narinder Pal Singh and Jalalabad MLA Jagdeep Kamboj, Goldy visited the spot to offer assistance. The injured were immediately taken to the Government Hospital in Fazilka for medical treatment. Two of the injured were in critical condition and were referred to other hospitals.

Local residents rushed to help rescue passengers trapped inside the damaged vehicle, and ambulances were called to transport the injured. The MLA's swift action and the timely arrival of the medical team provided crucial support to the victims.