Neelam (21) was rushed to Paonta civil hospital and her condition was serious, DSP Paonta N S Negi said.
The driver of the truck fled from the scene, after which agitated villagers blocked the main road, the DSP said.
The administration and police persuaded the people to lift the blockade and normal traffic resumed at 6:00 PM, Negi said.
He said the villagers agreed to end their agitation after Assistant Engineer of PWD assured them that steps would be taken to ensure that such incidents do not occur again.


