Jalandhar 6 November : A road accident involving a taxi and a three-wheeler was reported on the National Highway near Goraya, leaving four people injured. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles and disrupted traffic, resulting in a long traffic jam on the highway.
According to the information received, taxi driver Ranjit Singh was travelling from Patiala towards Beas with four passengers when the incident occurred near Goraya. A vehicle allegedly approached at high speed and sideswiped the taxi, forcing the driver to turn the steering wheel in an attempt to protect the passengers.
During the manoeuvre, the taxi's tyre reportedly got damaged, causing the vehicle to go out of control and crash into a three-wheeler parked along the roadside. The impact was strong enough to leave both vehicles badly damaged.
The passengers travelling in the taxi sustained injuries. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident. With the help of nearby residents, the injured were shifted to a hospital for treatment.
After receiving information about the accident, police reached the spot, helped restore traffic movement and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
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