Deadly Road Accidents Across Pakistan: 18 Killed in Abbottabad and Pakpattan Crashes
ABBOTTABAD: At least seven people were killed and 20 others injured after a passenger coach collided with a dumper on the Hazara Motorway in Abbottabad. Following the crash, emergency was declared at two major hospitals in the city, while rescue teams shifted the injured to medical facilities for treatment.
Emergency Declared at Abbottabad Hospitals After Motorway Crash
According to media reports, the Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad confirmed that all injured passengers were immediately transferred to hospitals for medical assistance. Emergency arrangements were activated at Benazir Shaheed Hospital and Ayub Medical Complex to ensure prompt treatment. Rescue teams and relevant authorities responded to the incident and coordinated relief efforts.
Pakpattan Bus-Truck Collision Claims 11 Lives, Injures 33
In another tragic road accident, at least 11 people were killed and 33 others injured when a passenger bus travelling from Multan to Kasur collided with an oncoming truck on Pakpattan-Depalpur Road. The victims included personnel from the Punjab Highway Patrol and Para Force. Rescue teams and district administration officials reached the scene and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals.
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Following the accident, an emergency was declared at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Asif Raza to facilitate the treatment of victims. Rescue personnel participated in relief operations and provided assistance to those affected by the collision.
Punjab Records 1,370 Traffic Accidents in 24 Hours
Meanwhile, Rescue 1122 reported 1,370 road traffic accidents across Punjab during the preceding 24 hours, resulting in 20 deaths and 1,567 injuries, according to the figures provided by its spokesperson. Of the injured, 688 sustained serious injuries and were shifted to nearby district and tehsil hospitals, while others received medical assistance from rescue teams.
Lahore Leads Punjab in Reported Road Accidents
According to Rescue 1122’s Provincial Monitoring Cell, the accidents involved 907 drivers, 71 underage drivers, 511 passengers and 169 pedestrians. Lahore recorded the highest number of affected people, with 239 accident-related emergency calls and 288 victims. Multan ranked second with 82 accidents involving 85 people, while Faisalabad reported 70 accidents affecting 81 people.
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The latest incidents highlight continuing road safety concerns across Pakistan, particularly involving heavy vehicles and passenger transport. Authorities continue to face challenges in reducing traffic accidents and ensuring safer travel on highways and urban roads.
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