Bhagwant Mann: Tragic Bus Accident in Faridkot: Several Injured, Administration on Alert

In a devastating accident early this morning in Faridkot, Punjab, a passenger bus collided with a truck and plunged into a drain, leaving several passengers injured. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.

ਅੱਜ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਫਰੀਦਕੋਟ 'ਚ ਵੱਡਾ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ ਹੈ, ਜਿੱਥੇ ਸਵਾਰੀਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਭਰੀ ਬੱਸ ਟਰੱਕ ਨਾਲ ਟਕਰਾਉਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਨਾਲੇ 'ਚ ਜਾ ਡਿੱਗੀ। ਜਿਸ ਕਾਰਨ ਕਈ ਲੋਕ ਜ਼ਖ਼ਮੀ ਅਤੇ ਕਈਆਂ ਦੀ ਹਾਲਤ ਨਾਜ਼ੁਕ ਦੱਸੀ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ। ਮੈਂ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਸਨ ਨੂੰ ਤੁਰੰਤ ਜ਼ਖ਼ਮੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਨ ਨੂੰ ਕਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਮੈਂ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਾਸਨ ਨਾਲ ਰਾਬਤੇ 'ਚ ਹਾਂ।

ਇਸ ਹਾਦਸੇ…

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) February 18, 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed his deep concern over the tragic incident and assured that the administration is actively involved in rescue efforts. Taking to social media, Mann stated that he has instructed the local authorities to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured. He also confirmed that he is in constant touch with officials to oversee relief efforts.

Rescue Operations Underway

Following the accident, emergency teams were swiftly deployed to the scene. Police and medical teams rushed to the spot to assist the victims, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident, which occurred when the bus collided with a truck before veering off the road and falling into a drain.

CM Mann Expresses Grief

In his statement, CM Bhagwant Mann expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. "I pray for the eternal peace of those who lost their lives in this accident and hope for the quick recovery of those injured," he said.

Call for Road Safety Measures

The accident has once again highlighted the urgent need for stricter road safety measures. Local authorities have been urged to review traffic conditions and implement necessary precautions to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.

Further details on the number of casualties and the exact cause of the accident are awaited as the investigation progresses.