Six people were injured after a private bus collided with two pick-up vehicles near Machhian village in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district, police said.
How the Accident Happened in Hoshiarpur
According to The Tribune, the bus was travelling towards Hoshiarpur when it first collided with a pick-up vehicle coming from the opposite direction near Machhian village. A second pick-up vehicle, which was also moving towards Hoshiarpur, later hit the rear side of the bus.
Injuries and Hospitalisation Details
Six persons sustained injuries in the accident. Police said that two injured persons were admitted to the Community Health Centre in Bhunga, while four others were taken to the Government Hospital in Hoshiarpur for treatment.
Our Take: Road Safety Concerns Remain
This accident near Machhian village is a stark reminder of how quickly road mishaps can happen, especially on routes where multiple vehicles are involved. While the injuries in this case are not reported as life-threatening, the sequence of events — a bus hitting one vehicle and then being hit by another — shows how a single moment of misjudgement can lead to a chain reaction. In our view, local authorities should examine whether better signage or speed control measures on this stretch could prevent similar incidents. For now, the focus remains on the recovery of the six injured passengers.