Overturned Pickup in Punjab Injures Eleven

A pickup truck carrying around 20 passengers overturned in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district, injuring eleven. The accident occurred near Garhshankar, leading to hospitalization of the injured. While some were released after first aid, two women required advanced treatment at PGIMER Chandigarh.

In a late-night incident in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district, a pickup vehicle carrying approximately 20 passengers overturned, leaving eleven people injured, police reported on Wednesday.

The accident took place while the vehicle was en route to Garhshankar from Khuralgarh Sabib. The driver lost control on a slope, causing the vehicle to overturn.

Passersby promptly transported the injured to Civil Hospital in Garhshankar. Although several individuals were discharged post first aid, two seriously injured women were transferred to PGIMER Chandigarh for further treatment.

(With inputs from agencies.)