JEHLUM/ ISLAMABAD: Tragically, a woman lost her life, and 33 others suffered injuries in a devastating collision involving four vehicles on Grand Trunk (GT) Road near Jehlum, exacerbated by dense fog and poor visibility.
According to rescue officials, the incident unfolded as two cars collided with a truck subsequent to a prior accident between a passenger bus and a truck on GT Road, all attributed to the challenging low visibility conditions.
Efforts are underway as rescue teams diligently work to transport the injured individuals to the nearest hospital for necessary medical attention.
This unfortunate event follows a pattern of similar incidents, underscoring the dangers posed by fog-related road accidents. Notably, on December 21, 2019, four individuals lost their lives, and 27 sustained injuries in two separate incidents linked to fog.
In one incident near Hafizabad, a collision between a bus and a tractor-trolley claimed four lives and left 13 others wounded. The bus, carrying wedding guests from Jokhiyan to Multan, collided with the tractor-trolley, prompting the swift response of rescue teams who evacuated the injured to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital.
In another mishap in Sultan Colony, fourteen individuals suffered injuries when a passenger van collided with a tractor-trolley. Rescue sources confirmed the incident, highlighting the need for increased awareness and precautions during adverse weather conditions, particularly fog, to prevent such unfortunate accidents in the future.
