22-year-old woman killed as speeding Innova rams auto carrying 12 in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: A 22-year-old woman was killed and two others seriously injured after a speeding Innova allegedly rammed into an auto-rickshaw carrying 12 passengers near Tarawala Bridge in the city late Saturday night.The deceased was identified as Preet Kaur, a resident of Maqboolpura.SHO Amandeep Kaur said the accident took place between 12.30am and 1am. The passengers were returning after paying obeisance at Rajewal church when the Innova allegedly hit the auto-rickshaw from behind.The impact badly damaged the auto-rickshaw. Preet Kaur died on the spot, while two other passengers sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.Police took the Innova driver into custody at the spot and got him medically examined following allegations that he was driving under the influence of alcohol.Kaur said the medical report was awaited and would establish whether the driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident.Police have initiated an investigation and are recording statements of the victim’s family members and other passengers to ascertain the circumstances leading to the crash.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Amritsar | Silver Rate in Amritsar | Bank Holidays in Amritsar | Public Holidays in Amritsar | Petrol Price in Amritsar | Diesel Price in Amritsar | CNG Price in Amritsar | LPG Price in AmritsarStay updated with the latest Amritsar news. Download the TOI App.