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Nine Dead, Three Missing After Vehicle Plunges Into Bhakra Canal in Haryana

Dense fog caused the driver to lose control, sending the vehicle carrying 14 wedding attendees into the canal; rescue operations are ongoing.

The cruiser driver Jarnail Singh, 40, and an 11-year-old boy were rescued. (HT Photo)
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According to authorities on Saturday, a Force Motors Cruiser carrying 14 people crashed into the Bhakra canal in the Fatehabad district of Haryana, killing one person and sweeping 11 others away.

Overview

  • A Force Motors Trax Cruiser carrying 14 passengers fell into the Bhakra canal in Haryana's Fatehabad district on Friday night due to dense fog and low visibility.
  • Nine people have been confirmed dead, including two minors, while three others remain missing as rescue teams continue their search efforts.
  • The passengers, primarily from Mehmara village, were returning home after attending a wedding in Fazilka, Punjab, when the accident occurred near Sardarewala village in Ratia.
  • The driver and an 11-year-old boy were rescued, with the driver reportedly jumping out of the vehicle before it plunged into the canal.
  • Rescue operations involve teams from the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force, and local divers, with over 50 personnel working to recover the missing bodies.