Ludhiana, March 22 -- Four persons, including a six-year-old child, were injured in a road accident on Ferozepur Road near the Malhar Road cut in the early hours of Saturday, police said.

The mishap occurred when a speeding Scorpio rammed into an Innova, leaving both vehicles badly damaged and occupants trapped inside.

Punjab industry minister Sanjeev Arora, who was passing through the area en route to Delhi, stopped his convoy after noticing the accident and assisted in the rescue.

He directed his security staff to pull out the injured and ensure their immediate evacuation to hospitals.

He remained at the spot until all victims were shifted, officials said.

According to preliminary information, Kawaldeep Singh was travelling in the ...