A speeding, out-of-control Fortuner car brought chaos to Model Town Market of Jalandhar as it rammed into the transformer near the Rana Hospital in Model Town. The incident has caused heavy damages to Powercom according to reports. The driver fled the scene along with the car’s number plate is currently being identified by the Police. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Following the incident, the police personnel from the police division no.6 reached the spot. According to information received, there was only the driver in the car who was returning from the Amritsar Airport. A police investigation is underway to ID the driver.
According to the Police reports, the incident occurred early morning at 5 today. After the accident, the driver of the Fortuner leapt out of the car and fled the scene, taking the car’s number plate with him. when the police arrived at the scene, the transformer located in the Model Town had fallen over on the road and the nearby electricity poles had all been smashed.
Reports also suggest that Powercom incurred significant damages due to the incident. After the information was received, Powercom employees also reached the spot to assess the situation and fix the electricity situation. The police has cordoned off traffic from both sides in front of Rana Hospital while repairs are underway. A police investigation into the case is underway.