Pedestrian killed by truck on Kalka-Shimla highway near Pinjore; driver flees, vehicle seized

Panchkula, Oct 14 (UNI) A 55-year-old man was killed after being hit by a truck while crossing the Kalka-Shimla National Highway near Buddhabar in the Pinjore area, police said. The deceased was identified as Ramesh, a resident of Surajpur. The impact was so severe that he sustained fatal injuries. According to preliminary information, Ramesh was crossing the road when a truck approaching from behind struck him. The accident sparked panic in the area as a large crowd gathered at the scene. Local residents alerted the police by dialling the emergency helpline 112. A police team rushed to the spot and,…