A tragic road collision in the industrial hub of Ludhiana in Punjab cut short the life of a promising young athlete. In the city's Haibowal locality, 14-year-old state-level handball player Anshika lost her life in a fatal street mishap. The tragedy unfolded on Monday evening while she was on her way to attend a school training session ahead of an upcoming tournament. The entire incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, sending shockwaves across the region and leaving the local sports fraternity in deep mourning.
Fatal Collision During Journey To Practice Session
Anshika was riding on an Activa scooter with an acquaintance who serves as a temple priest, heading toward her school for training. Three individuals were mounted on the two-wheeler, with Anshika seated at the very rear. As their scooter navigated through the street in Haibowal, another two-wheeler suddenly approached from the opposite direction. At the exact same moment, a heavy tractor-trolley laden with bricks was moving alongside them.
In an urgent bid to steer clear of the oncoming two-wheeler, the rider applied the brakes abruptly. The sudden braking caused the scooter to skid violently on the tarmac, throwing all three riders onto the road. While the others fell to the side, Anshika, who was seated at the back, unfortunately slid directly into the path of the passing heavy vehicle.
Crushed Beneath Brick-Laden Trolley
As she fell to the ground, Anshika ended up under the tractor-trolley carrying roughly 20 tonnes of bricks. The rear wheel of the massive commercial carrier ran directly over her head, inflicting catastrophic injuries. Witnesses and companions immediately rushed the grievously injured teenager to the nearby DMC Hospital in a desperate bid to save her life. However, medical personnel at the hospital could not revive her due to the extreme severity of the trauma, and she was pronounced dead.
Scheduled For State-Level Match In Bathinda
Anshika was an academically engaged Class 9 student who had earned recognition on the sporting field as a dedicated state-level handball competitor. She was scheduled to travel to Bathinda on October 6 to compete in a prestigious state-level tournament. The fatal mishap occurred merely a day before the championship, extinguishing what promised to be a bright athletic career.
The sudden loss has shattered her family. Her father, Amit Rai, works in the printing press sector, while her mother is a homemaker. She also leaves behind a 13-year-old younger brother. The household, which had celebrated her sporting milestones and anticipated her upcoming tournament, has been plunged into inconsolable grief.
Police Launch Detailed Investigation Using Video Evidence
Following the tragedy, local police authorities stepped in and secured the CCTV footage from the scene to conduct a comprehensive inquiry. Investigators are recording statements from both involved parties to reconstruct the exact sequence of events leading up to the crash. Through the video recordings, officers are examining the circumstances surrounding the sudden braking, the movement of the heavy commercial trolley, and whether driver negligence contributed to the fatal collision.
