Punjab Newsline | Ludhiana
A speeding and out-of-control Verna car hit several people in the Issa Nagri Puli area of Ludhiana, falling under Police Division No. 2, killing a vegetable seller on the spot.
The deceased has been identified as Jagtar Singh Gosha, a resident of Sasrali Colony, Boothgarh. He had been selling seasonal greens in the area for nearly 20 years.
According to eyewitness Ramesh Bangar, the young man driving the Verna was inexperienced and was reportedly learning to drive. The car went out of control amid heavy crowds and hit several people on the road.
The vehicle also struck Gosha, who was riding a scooter while selling vegetables. The impact was so severe that the car dragged him along with his scooter for a considerable distance.
Gosha suffered serious head injuries and died on the spot. The incident triggered panic in the area, with a large number of people gathering at the scene.
Police from Division No. 2 reached the spot and initiated an investigation. The driver fled after the accident, while police managed to apprehend one of his companions. A search is underway to trace the absconding driver.
