Punjab: Truck driver killed in Ludhiana road accident
Nov 17, 2023
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], November 17 : 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.
