Dense Fog Causes Collision on National Highway 44

A Punjab Roadways bus crashed into a truck due to dense fog on National Highway 44, injuring the bus driver. Passengers had minor injuries. The accident near Royal King resort disrupted traffic, forming long queues. Road Safety Force intervened, using a crane to clear the bus and restore traffic flow.

A Punjab Roadways bus was involved in a collision with a truck on Saturday, reportedly due to low visibility from dense fog along National Highway 44.

According to police reports, the crash took place near the Royal King resort, between Jalandhar and Phagwara. Fortunately, passengers sustained only minor bruises, while the bus driver was injured.

The collision caused significant traffic disruption, with long vehicle queues forming. Road Safety Force's Makhan Singh noted that the bus was cleared off the highway with a crane, allowing normal traffic to resume.

(With inputs from agencies.)