A tragic road accident in Punjab Sangrur district has claimed the lives of eight MGNREGA workers after a speeding car hit them while they were working along the Lehragaga Jakhal Road on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Twelve other workers were injured in the accident. The accident took place near Alisher village, where around 23 workers were engaged in road related work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The workers were reportedly taking a break when the car struck them.
According to media reports, the vehicle involved was a Chevrolet Magnum. The impact was severe, leaving several workers injured. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, while some seriously injured people were referred to Sangrur Civil Hospital. The accident has caused grief among local residents and the families of the victims. Questions have also been raised about how quickly emergency services reached the accident site. Some witnesses alleged that the ambulance took a long time to arrive, although these claims require official confirmation.
Police have started an investigation into the accident. Authorities are looking into the circumstances of the crash and the action to be taken against the driver. The incident has once again raised concerns about road safety and the protection of workers carrying out their duties near busy roads.
