Tarn Taran: At least four pilgrims were killed and more than a dozen others injured after two buses operating under the Punjab government’s Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra scheme collided head-on in Tarn Taran on Saturday evening.
The accident took place around 4 pm on National Highway 54 near Naushehra. Preliminary reports suggest that around 37 people were travelling in the two buses when the collision occurred.
The pilgrims were returning after visiting the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
How Did The Accident Happen?
According to preliminary information, a motorcycle suddenly came in front of one of the buses. The driver reportedly tried to avoid hitting it but lost control of the vehicle.
The bus crossed the road divider and entered the opposite lane, where it collided head-on with another bus approaching from the other direction.
The impact severely damaged the front sections of both vehicles, leaving several passengers injured. Local residents rushed to the spot and helped bring people trapped inside the buses to safety.
Four Dead, More Than A Dozen Injured
Initial reports put the death toll at four, while more than 12 people were said to have sustained injuries. Police and local residents helped transport the injured to hospitals.
Authorities are working to establish the identities of those killed and injured and verify the number of passengers travelling in the buses.
Pilgrims Were Returning From Golden Temple
Both buses were carrying pilgrims under the Punjab government’s Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra scheme. The passengers had visited Sri Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, in Amritsar and were returning when the accident occurred near Naushehra.
Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision. Further details about the victims and the condition of those injured are awaited.
