CHANDIGARH: Eight MNGREGA workers died near Lehragaga town of Sangrur district when a high speed car crushed the workers, who were sitting roadside Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near Alisher village, located at Lehragaga-Jakhal road.Sources said that whereas five people died on the spot, three succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital.The injured were admitted to local hospital and those critically injured were referred to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. Sources said that a total 23 workers were present at the location when the incident took place. All the deceased belong to Alisher village.The white sedan involved in the incident was bearing the registration number of Patiala district. Sources said that whereas those travelling in the car have been apprehended by the police, the driver fled from the spot after the incident.According to information from the scene, laborers were working under a road project near village Alisher. While they were drinking water, a speeding car coming from Jakhal first hit the bike borne person who was standing roadside and then hit the workers.Following the accident, angry residents blocked the Lehra-Jakhal road and raised slogans against the administration. They alleged that despite repeated calls, the ambulance arrived late.A large number of people from nearby villages gathered at the scene and demanded justice for the affected families.Upon receiving information, about the incident, SHO Jaskaran Singh of Lehragaga police station arrived with a police party and took stock of the situation.DSP (D) Palwinder Singh Cheema also arrived at the scene. He assured the angry crowd that action would be taken under the strict legal provisions against the accused for causing the deaths by rash and negligent driving, and that the families of the victims would be given justice.Those who lost their lives in the accident have been identified as Karamjit Kaur, Jeevan Singh, Nikki, Sarabjit Kaur, Ranjit Begum, Karamjit, Rani Kaur, and Desraj, all residents of Alisher.Megh Raj, state committee member of Democratic Teachers Front, who belongs to Lehragaga, said that out of 23 persons, at least persons had died and 11 others were seriously injured.