Ludhiana, Sept. 22 -- A tragic road accident late Saturday night claimed the life of a 32-year-old musician in Focal Point after a speeding truck hit the bike, while his wife survived with minor injuries. The deceased, identified as Santosh, was a resident of Focal Point.

Santosh, who hails from Aurangabad, was a well-known performer at 'jagrans' and other religious events.

According to eyewitnesses, Santosh was returning home after performing at a 'Ram Katha' at Geeta Mata Mandir in Model Village when the accident occurred. A speeding truck coming from the rear hit him as he tried to avoid a child who suddenly appeared in front of his motorcycle. Locals rushed the severely injured Santosh to a private hospital, where doctors declared h...