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Ludhiana: Power pole collapses after truck hits cables, man loses leg
An overspeeding truck entangled in overhead power cables near Eastman Chowk, Ludhiana, brought down electricity poles and injured two men. Arun Kumar lost his leg to amputation, while Anwar Ali sustained critical injuries; both were referred to PGIMER Chandigarh after initial treatment. Police have booked the driver Sanjay Chandra and launched raids as he fled the scene.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores risks from speeding heavy vehicles near urban power infrastructure and highlights the timely police response and ongoing investigation.
Timeline
5 Events
Driver fled; police launch raids to arrest him
May 2, 2026
The accused driver reportedly fled the spot after the accident; police said raids are being conducted to arrest him.
Police book driver and file FIR
May 2, 2026
Sahnewal police booked the truck driver, Sanjay Chandra, under sections 281, 125-A, 125-B and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash and negligent driving, endangering human life and damage to property; FIR registered.
Amputation and injuries confirmed at PGIMER
May 2, 2026
Doctors at PGIMER Chandigarh amputated Arun Kumar’s leg, while Anwar Ali sustained critical leg injuries.
Injured transported to hospital and referred for further treatment
May 1, 2026
The injured, Anwar Ali and Arun Kumar, were initially rushed to Ludhiana Civil Hospital and were later referred to PGIMER Chandigarh after their condition turned critical.
Truck entanglement and pole collapse near Eastman Chowk
May 1, 2026
A speeding truck got entangled in overhead power cables, causing multiple electricity poles to collapse near Eastman Chowk. One pole fell on the two men, Anwar Ali and Arun Kumar, leaving them critically injured. No electrocution or electric shock injuries were reported.