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Teenage biker killed, two injured in late-night truck collision in Moga
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 01:01 PM
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A truck struck a motorcycle carrying three youths returning from a birthday celebration in Moga, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.
Late at night in Moga, a heavy truck collided with a motorcycle that was carrying three young men who had just celebrated a birthday at a local dhaba. The impact was severe, causing the bike to overturn and the occupants to be thrown onto the road.
Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after the crash. One of the riders, identified as a young adult, succumbed to his injuries on the spot. The other two passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital where they remain in critical condition.
Police officials have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and to verify whether any traffic violations contributed to the accident. The incident has prompted local authorities to warn motorists about the risks of speeding on poorly lit rural roads during night hours.
Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after the crash. One of the riders, identified as a young adult, succumbed to his injuries on the spot. The other two passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital where they remain in critical condition.
Police officials have opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision and to verify whether any traffic violations contributed to the accident. The incident has prompted local authorities to warn motorists about the risks of speeding on poorly lit rural roads during night hours.