Speeding Container Drags Car for Nearly 100 Metres on National Highway; Six Family Members Escape Serious Injury

Ashok Kaura

Jun 21, 2026 - 08:40

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PHAGWARA: Six members of a narrowly escaped a major tragedy after a speeding container truck allegedly collided with their car and dragged it for nearly 100 metres on National Highway-1 near the Sugar Mill Chowk in Phagwara last evening.

According to information available, the family was travelling from Amritsar to Chandigarh when the incident occurred. As their vehicle reached the Sugar Mill Chowk area, a container truck approaching from behind reportedly struck the car while attempting an unsafe manoeuvre. The impact was so severe that the car was dragged along the highway for a considerable distance, causing extensive damage to the vehicle.

The occupants of the car, including all six members of the family, escaped with minor injuries and shock despite the seriousness of the crash. The damaged vehicle suffered major impact to its body panels and bumpers, while debris was scattered on the road. Family members stated that the presence of a highway divider may have prevented the vehicle from overturning, potentially averting a more serious outcome.

On receiving information about the accident, officials of the Punjab Road Safety Force (PRSF) and local traffic police teams led by Inspector Aman Kumar rushed to the spot. The authorities cleared the damaged vehicles from the roadway and restored traffic movement, preventing a prolonged traffic disruption on the busy highway.

Preliminary inquiries suggest that the collision may have occurred during an overtaking attempt involving the container truck. Police officials recorded statements from those involved and began examining the circumstances leading to the crash.

A case has been registered against the container truck driver under relevant legal provisions, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident and fix responsibility.