Ludhiana, Feb. 10 -- A road accident near Shiva Palace on Samrala Road in Machhiwara claimed the lives of two motorcyclists on Sunday night. A pedestrian sustained serious injuries.

The accident occurred when a speeding car collided with the motorcycle. The car driver also suffered severe injuries. He has been admitted to a hospital. The victims have been identified as Gobinda Kumar, 29, and Mithun Kumar, 32, both residents of Guru Colony, Machhiwara.

According to police reports, the duo was returning home around 9:30 pm after work at a cold storage near Garhi Bridge when a car coming from the opposite direction crashed into them. The impact was so severe that both motorcyclists were flung onto the road, while a pedestrian, Ram Bharose ...