India, Oct. 18 -- Eight MGNREGA workers were killed on Sunday when a speeding car hit them while they were working along the Jakhal-Lehra road near Alisher village in Sangrur district, Punjab.

All the deceased were residents of Alisher village. Authorities said eight people had died in the accident, while 12 sustained injuries. Of the injured, three to four people who were seriously hurt were referred to Sangrur Civil Hospital.

Sangrur Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur said the district administration was taking all necessary steps in this regard. "The administration is committed to providing medical aid and extending every possible support to the victims and their families," she said.

Sangrur Superintendent of Police Palwinder Cheem...