In Gurdaspur, Punjab, a tragic accident occurred on Monday, 30th September, when a private bus lost control due to brake failure and crashed into a bus stop, resulting in the death of four passengers and injuries to more than 15 other people. The injured have been admitted to various hospitals for the treatment.
The incident took place near Shahabad village, with all the victims reportedly being locals from nearby villages. The bus was carrying over 40 passengers when it collided with the stop after the driver tried to avoid hitting a scooter. Initial investigations suggest that brake failure was the cause of the accident. Among the deceased is the bus driver.
The injured were rushed to Batala Civil Hospital via ambulance, and the bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Batala mortuary. The identification of the victims is yet to be confirmed, and Gurdaspur police are currently investigating the matter.