LAHORE – At least three people were killed and another was injured when an overspeeding car crashed into a tree in Lahore’s DHA Phase VI, while a separate motorcycle accident claimed another life on Ferozepur Road.
The rescue officials said that both the accidents took place due to overspeeding.
The Rescue 1122 officials said that its Lahore Command and Control Centre received a call about the car accident at around 1:35pm. The rescue teams reached the scene soon after the call.
The accident took place after the driver lost control of the speeding vehicle, which struck a tree. Four people were travelling in the car when the crash took place.
The deceased were identified as Abdul Hannan, 25, Faizan, 22, and Mustafa, 29. The injured passenger was identified as Hussain, 22.
The injured man was shifted to the IMC Hospital for medical treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were handed over to police for the necessary legal formalities.
In a separate incident, a motorcyclist was killed after his speeding motorcycle rammed into the rear of a tractor-trolley at the Muslim Town Flyover on Ferozepur Road.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of precious human lives in the road accidents and sought a report on the incident.
She also directed the authorities to take strict action against overspeeding to prevent such incidents and improve road safety.
The CM’s directives come amid concerns over traffic accidents caused by excessive speed, which pose a serious risk to motorists and other road users.
The local authorities have been urged to ensure compliance with the traffic regulations and take appropriate measures against violations that endanger public safety.