3 Killed, 24 Injured as PRTC Bus Hits Flyover Wall in Sangrur — What Happened?
Quick answer: Three passengers were killed and 24 others were injured when a state-run Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) bus crashed into a flyover wall on the Bathinda–Chandigarh National Highway near Sangrur in Punjab early on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The bus was travelling from Dhuri to Chandigarh. Police said the bus was travelling at high speed before the driver apparently lost control.
Key facts
- What: PRTC bus hit a flyover wall, then a pole and a tree, and skidded off the road
- Where: Bathinda–Chandigarh National Highway, near Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence, Sangrur district, Punjab, India
- When: About 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Deaths: 3 passengers
- Injured: 24 passengers; 15 of them referred to Government Rajindra Hospital, Patiala
- Bus: PRTC bus travelling from Dhuri in Sangrur district to Chandigarh
- Emergency number: 112
- Status: Police case registered against the driver; investigation continuing
What happened
The PRTC bus was travelling from Dhuri in Sangrur district to Chandigarh on its regular route when the accident happened at about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday 11 November 2026, on the Bathinda–Chandigarh National Highway near Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence in Sangrur district.
The bus rammed into a wall of the flyover, causing severe damage and leaving several passengers trapped inside. According to eyewitnesses, the bus first hit a pole supporting the flyover and then a tree as it skidded off the road. Locals joined police and district administration teams in the rescue effort, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals by ambulance.
Three passengers were killed. Of the 24 injured, 21 were initially taken to Civil Hospital in Sangrur, and 15 of them were then referred to Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, where diagnostic tests were being carried out. The remaining injured passengers were being treated at hospitals in Sangrur. The bodies of those who died were sent for postmortem.
Preliminary investigation and statements from passengers indicated that the bus was travelling at high speed before the driver apparently lost control. Police registered a case against the bus driver on the statement of Vinay Kumar, a passenger who was travelling to Chandigarh for coaching. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed grief over the accident and directed the authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured.
Some outlets reported 26 injured rather than 24. The figures used here — 3 killed and 24 injured — are those reported by Mid-Day, NDTV, The New Indian Express and the UNI news agency.
Where it happened
Sangrur is a district in Punjab, in north-west India. The crash happened on the Bathinda–Chandigarh National Highway, near the residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. In an emergency in India dial 112. See the India live accident page for everything reported there in the last 24 hours.
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- Slow down in unfamiliar conditions: every 1% of extra speed raises fatal-crash risk about 4%
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What happens next
Police normally publish a confirmed casualty count within 24 to 48 hours once the injured are counted and the dead identified. The investigation into the driver's speed and the condition of the bus will continue, and any charges will be decided once the police report is complete. We update the India live page as new reports surface; the original outlet linked below will carry the confirmed figures first.
Source: The New Indian Express — https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Nov/11/punjab-three-killed-24-injured-as-prtc-bus-hits-flyover-wall
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Sangrur bus crash?
Three passengers died, and 24 others were injured. Of the injured, 15 were referred to Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. Some outlets reported 26 injured.
Where did the bus crash happen?
On the Bathinda–Chandigarh National Highway near Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence in Sangrur district, Punjab, at about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
What caused the crash?
Preliminary investigation and passenger statements indicated the bus was travelling at high speed before the driver apparently lost control. The bus hit a flyover wall, then a pole and a tree, before skidding off the road. Police registered a case against the driver.
Which bus was involved?
A state-run Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) bus travelling from Dhuri in Sangrur district to Chandigarh.
What is the emergency number in India?
Dial 112. From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also reaches local emergency services.
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