Ludhiana, July 30 -- A 26-year-old woman doctor lost her life in a tragic road accident on the National Highway near Khanna in the early hours of Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Dr Lavneesh Kaur Chauhan, a native of Ferozepur, was residing in a rented accommodation in Khanna and working at a private hospital in the town.

The accident occurred while Dr Lavneesh was returning home after completing her night shift at the hospital. According to eyewitnesses, she was attempting to cross the highway when a speeding car hit her with great force, throwing her several feet away onto the service road. She died on the spot.

Local residents Rajan, Shibu, and Rajendra Singh, who witnessed the incident, said the doctor was trying to cross the ro...