Mohali road accident: Three killed, one critically injured after speeding car overturns on speed breaker
PTC Web Desk: A tragic road accident late Sunday night on Siswan Road in Mohali claimed the lives of three persons, including a young woman, while one person sustained critical injuries. The bodies have been shifted to the mortuary of Mohali Phase-6 Civil Hospital.
According to bystanders at the accident site, the car lost control after hitting a speed breaker due to excessive speed. The vehicle overturned multiple times before coming to a halt. Four persons were inside the car at the time of the crash.
The police said the deceased had been identified as Panjab University (PU) forensic science PhD scholar Shubham Jattwal, who lived in the university’s BH-3 hostel. Also among the deceased are Rubina, a working professional, and Saurabh Pandey, a 2023 graduate from PU’s Human Genome Department, who was associated with PGI Chandigarh.
The sole survivor, Manvendra, a forensic science research scholar at PU and a day scholar, is critically injured and undergoing treatment. His statement may provide further clarity on the accident’s cause.
Inspector Sunil Kumar, SHO of Majri police station, said preliminary findings indicate the car was speeding towards Chandigarh. Upon hitting a speed breaker, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn and sustain severe damage. Rescuing the occupants was challenging due to the extent of the wreckage.
The deceased hailed from Khuda Lahora and Nayagaon. Manvendra, who was driving the car, remains under medical supervision.
- PTC NEWS
