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Motorbike rider from wrong side hits 81-year-old in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 01:47 AM
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A motorbike rider travelling against traffic struck an 81-year-old pedestrian in Mohali, prompting police investigation.
Mohali, Punjab – Police reports indicate that a motorbike rider entered the road from the opposite direction and collided with an 81-year-old man walking on the pavement. The incident occurred during daylight hours on a busy city street, causing the senior citizen to fall and sustain injuries.
Witnesses said the rider was travelling at a high speed when he realized the mistake but could not avoid the impact. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local authorities have opened a case under traffic violation statutes and are seeking to identify the rider. The police have urged commuters to adhere strictly to lane discipline to prevent similar accidents.
The incident underscores growing concerns over reckless driving in urban areas of Punjab, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
Witnesses said the rider was travelling at a high speed when he realized the mistake but could not avoid the impact. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Local authorities have opened a case under traffic violation statutes and are seeking to identify the rider. The police have urged commuters to adhere strictly to lane discipline to prevent similar accidents.
The incident underscores growing concerns over reckless driving in urban areas of Punjab, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.