Punjab: 9 killed, 15 injured in truck-jeep collision in Ferozepore

Published : Jun 06, 2026, 11:00 AM IST
Visual of truck and jeep involved in the deadly collision in Ferozepore, Punjab (Photo/ANI)

Synopsis

Nine people were killed and around 15 others injured in a road accident in Punjab's Ferozepore after a truck and a jeep collided. Officials said the victims were on their way to immerse the ashes of a family member when the tragedy struck.

Nine people were killed on the spot and around 15 others were injured in a road accident in Punjab's Ferozepore after a collision between a truck and a jeep, officials said on Saturday. The victims were travelling to immerse the ashes of a family member when the accident occurred. Emergency services rushed to the site, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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