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Five Pilgrims Killed in Bus Collision on NH-54, Tarn Taran
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:32 PM
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A severe road accident on NH‑54 in Tarn Taran district on Saturday evening left five pilgrims dead and several injured after two buses collided while rescuing oncoming motorcyclists.
A serious road accident unfolded on Saturday evening on National Highway 54 in Punjab's Tarn Taran district when two passenger buses collided. The crash occurred as the drivers attempted to pull back motorcyclists approaching from the opposite direction, leading to a sudden impact.
Emergency services arrived quickly, transporting five deceased pilgrims to nearby hospitals and moving several injured passengers for medical care. Local authorities reported that the victims were on a religious pilgrimage, which explains the presence of multiple devotees on the buses.
Police officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision, focusing on driver actions and road conditions at the time. Preliminary statements suggest that the maneuver to rescue the bikers may have contributed to the loss of control.
The incident adds to growing concerns over traffic safety on busy inter‑state highways in Punjab, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of driving norms and better crowd management during pilgrimages.
Emergency services arrived quickly, transporting five deceased pilgrims to nearby hospitals and moving several injured passengers for medical care. Local authorities reported that the victims were on a religious pilgrimage, which explains the presence of multiple devotees on the buses.
Police officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision, focusing on driver actions and road conditions at the time. Preliminary statements suggest that the maneuver to rescue the bikers may have contributed to the loss of control.
The incident adds to growing concerns over traffic safety on busy inter‑state highways in Punjab, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of driving norms and better crowd management during pilgrimages.