Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Eight Pilgrims Dead After Vehicle Plunges into Punjab Canal
A pickup truck carrying about 30 people returning from a temple trip fell into the Sirhind canal in Punjab.
Sadly, eight people died in the accident, including children and women.
The accident happened at night when the driver lost control while trying to pass another vehicle.
Rescue teams found some bodies, but some people may still be missing.
Officials are investigating and providing help to the affected families.
Eight people died after a pickup vehicle plunged into the Sirhind canal.
The accident occurred Sunday night near Jagera bridge in Ludhiana district, Punjab.
The vehicle was carrying a group of nearly 30 devotees.
Four women and three children were among the deceased.
The driver lost control while overtaking another vehicle, causing the crash.
- Who
- Nearly 30 devotees returning from Mata Naina Devi temple
- What
- A pickup vehicle carrying pilgrims plunged into the Sirhind canal, resulting in eight fatalities.
- When
- Sunday night
- Where
- Sirhind canal near Jagera bridge in Ludhiana district, Punjab
- Why
- The driver lost control while overtaking another vehicle.
- Location
- Sirhind canal, Ludhiana district, Punjab
- Date
- Sunday night
- Fatalities
- 8
- Passengers
- Nearly 30
- Cause
- Driver lost control while overtaking
Sources
Punjab: Four killed as pickup vehicle plunges into canal
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Divers search for more victims as an overloaded minitruck plunges into a canal near Ludhiana, killing six pilgrims
Punjab: Six killed as pickup vehicle plunges into canal