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Ludhiana: Inexperienced driver kills elderly vegetable vendor in reckless crash
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 11:37 AM
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An inexperienced driver caused a fatal accident in Ludhiana's Issa Nagar Puli area on Thursday morning, killing an elderly vegetable vendor and injuring others due to reckless speeding.
A tragic road accident occurred on Thursday morning in the Issa Nagar Puli area of Ludhiana, Punjab. The incident, which took place under the jurisdiction of Police Station Division No. 3, was caused by an inexperienced driver who lost control of a car due to reckless speeding and negligence.
The vehicle struck a group of people on the road. Among the victims was an elderly vegetable vendor who succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. Reports indicate that the driver's lack of experience and high speed were the primary factors behind the crash.
Local police have taken over the investigation following the incident. The area witnessed significant distress as residents gathered at the site of the collision. Authorities are currently examining the circumstances to determine the full extent of the negligence involved.
The vehicle struck a group of people on the road. Among the victims was an elderly vegetable vendor who succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. Reports indicate that the driver's lack of experience and high speed were the primary factors behind the crash.
Local police have taken over the investigation following the incident. The area witnessed significant distress as residents gathered at the site of the collision. Authorities are currently examining the circumstances to determine the full extent of the negligence involved.