Lehragaga, October 18, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
At least nine MGNREGA workers were killed and several others injured, some of them critically, when a speeding car ploughed into a group of workers near Alisher village on the Lehragaga–Jakhal Road in Punjab on Sunday.
According to preliminary information, 23 workers, including men and women engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), were present at the roadside when the accident occurred.
The speeding car reportedly first struck a motorcycle before veering towards the group of workers, who were taking a water break by the roadside.
Nine workers reportedly lost their lives in the accident, while around half a dozen others are said to be in critical condition.
The injured have been shifted to hospitals for treatment. Seven women are reported to be among those killed.
The incident has caused shock in the area, with several workers becoming victims of the accident while taking a break from their work.
Further details regarding the identities of the deceased and injured, the condition of those hospitalised and the circumstances leading to the accident are awaited.
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