SHEIKHUPURA: A devastating road accident in Farooqabad city on Monday night resulted in the deaths of five family members. According to Rescue 1122 personnel, the victims were a father, his two daughters, and two sons, while the injured individual was the man’s niece.
Rescue officials reported that a speeding vehicle collided with the six people traveling on a motorcycle from Amar Sadhu to the Gujjar Pura area of Lahore on Eid ul Adha. The officials transported the bodies and the injured to the hospital for necessary medico-legal formalities and treatment.
The deceased have been identified as 26-year-old Shahzad, 10-year-old Fiza, eight-year-old Mehak, 12-year-old Faizan, and six-year-old Sufyan. The injured has been identified as 15-year-old Noor, daughter of Riasat.
Road accidents frequently result in fatalities in Punjab. On Sunday, a truck overturning on a highway near Khairpur killed at least five people and injured 14 others. High fatality rates in road accidents are often attributed to poor driving skills, lack of safety measures, failure to wear seatbelts, and deteriorating road infrastructure. Overcrowded buses and trucks also contribute to these tragic incidents.
