Panchkula, Oct. 14 -- A 55-year-old man was killed after being hit by a truck while crossing the Kalka-Shimla National Highway near Buddhabar in the Pinjore area, police said.
The deceased was identified as Ramesh, a resident of Surajpur. The impact was so severe that he sustained fatal injuries.
According to preliminary information, Ramesh was crossing the road when a truck approaching from behind struck him. The accident sparked panic in the area as a large 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 people, shifted the victim to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6, Panchkula, where doctors declared him dead.
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