Three killed as PRTC bus hits flyover in Punjab's Sangrur
A Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation bus travelling to Chandigarh overturned after hitting an overbridge near the Chief Minister's residence.
Three people died and 18 passengers were injured after a Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC) bus rammed into a flyover in Sangrur on Wednesday, according to reports by The Tribune and Bhaskar English.
The bus was travelling from the Dhuri side towards Chandigarh when it hit the corner of an overbridge. Eyewitnesses stated the bus hit a pole supporting the flyover and then skidded off the road into a dirt track, hitting trees.
Of the injured, 15 were referred to Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for treatment. One woman passenger stated the bus was travelling at a normal speed when they felt two or three jolts.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed grief over the loss of lives in a social media post. He directed officials to ensure that all injured passengers receive free treatment.
Locals assisted the police and district administration during the rescue operation following the accident.