Family’s Miraculous Escape After Car Plunges into Sirhind Canal

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In a dramatic incident that could have turned tragic, all eleven members of a family, including five children, had a miraculous escape on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, when the car they were traveling in plunged into the Sirhind Canal in Punjab’s Bathinda district. Swift action by local residents and a social service organization ensured the safe rescue of all passengers, who were subsequently hospitalized for treatment.

The accident occurred when the vehicle, carrying the large family, veered off the road and fell into the canal with a loud splash. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, but eyewitnesses described a sudden loss of control. The incident immediately drew attention from passersby and local villagers who rushed to the scene.

Chaos quickly turned into a coordinated rescue effort as community members, risking their own safety, jumped into the water to assist those trapped inside the submerged vehicle. “The car fell into the canal with a loud noise. I ran to the spot and started pulling out the passengers from the water,” recounted Gulab Singh, a passerby who was among the first responders. He added that many others joined in, working together to extract each passenger from the water.

Among those rescued was Sita, a passenger in the car, who expressed her relief and gratitude, stating, “I don’t know how the accident occurred. I was pulled out by a passerby.” The collective efforts of the locals proved pivotal in preventing what could have been a dire outcome, especially given the presence of several children in the vehicle.

Following the successful rescue operation, all eleven individuals were transported to a government hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. Dr. Harshit Goyal, the on-duty physician, confirmed that while all passengers are in stable condition, one child has been admitted for further observation, while the rest are being kept under observation for a few hours. The car was later retrieved from the canal with the assistance of a crane.

This incident serves as a testament to the quick thinking and selfless actions of the local community. It also brings renewed attention to safety measures along canal roads, particularly in areas prone to such accidents. While the family recovers from this harrowing experience, the incident highlights the vital role that community spirit and immediate response play in emergencies, turning potential tragedy into a story of remarkable survival.