Islamabad: 5 folks had been killed and 6 others injured in a street accident in Pakistan’s east Punjab province on Tuesday, police stated. The incident occurred on the motorway close to the provincial capital metropolis of Lahore the place a passenger bus collided with a van, Syed Imran, a spokesperson for motorway police informed Xinhua information company.
In accordance with preliminary investigations, the bus driver fell asleep on the wheel, inflicting his automobile to rear-end the van, he stated as reported by Xinhua information company. Whereas the bus sustained minimal harm, all of the casualties had been from the van, he added.
Three folks died proper on the spot, whereas eight had been rushed to a close-by hospital, the place two extra succumbed to their accidents, and one remained in essential situation, the police spokesperson stated.
Street accidents in Pakistan are an alarming concern, with a major enhance in each frequency and severity through the years.
A number of components, together with reckless driving, poor street situations, and an absence of correct automobile upkeep, contribute to the excessive accident fee.
