Pedestrian Killed by Truck on Kalka-Shimla Highway; Driver Flees

Panchkula, Oct 14 : A 55-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a truck while crossing the Kalka-Shimla National Highway near Buddhabar in the Pinjore area, police said on Wednesday.

The deceased was identified as Ramesh, a resident of Surajpur. According to preliminary information, Ramesh was crossing the road when a truck approaching from behind struck him, leaving him with fatal injuries.

Following the accident, panic gripped the area as a crowd gathered at the scene. Local residents alerted the police by dialling the emergency helpline 112.

A police team rushed to the spot and, with the assistance of local residents, shifted the injured man to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6, Panchkula. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Police said the truck driver fled the scene after the accident, leaving the vehicle behind. The truck has been seized, and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the absconding driver.

Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation, police added.

The incident has once again raised concerns over pedestrian safety on the busy Kalka-Shimla National Highway, where heavy traffic poses risks to people crossing the road.

Further investigation is underway.