A devastating road accident near Pakpattan claimed 11 lives and injured 33 others on Thursday. A passenger bus collided with a truck on Depalpur Road, triggering an extensive rescue operation.
According to rescue officials, the passenger bus was travelling from Multan to Kasur when it collided with an approaching truck. Rescue 1122 confirmed that 11 people died at the scene, while emergency teams transported dozens of injured passengers to nearby hospitals.
Officials reported that eight passengers sustained minor injuries. Meanwhile, medical teams shifted 25 others to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) in Pakpattan for treatment.
Rescue Teams Launch Emergency Operation
Following the collision, rescue workers and district administration officials rushed to the accident site. Deputy Commissioner Asif Raza and District Police Officer Javed Iqbal Chadhar also arrived to supervise emergency operations.
Rescue teams conducted a three-hour operation to recover passengers trapped inside the wreckage. They used cranes and heavy machinery to remove damaged vehicle parts and safely evacuate survivors.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Raza declared an emergency at DHQ Hospital. He called additional doctors and medical staff to manage the injured passengers and ensure immediate treatment.
Later, the deputy commissioner and district police officer visited the hospital. They reviewed medical arrangements and instructed hospital officials to provide quality healthcare to every injured passenger.
President and Punjab Chief Minister Express Grief
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the injured passengers’ speedy recovery.
Similarly, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief over the accident. She directed authorities to provide the best possible medical treatment and requested a detailed report.
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also offered condolences to the affected families. He prayed for the recovery of those injured in the devastating collision.
The authorities continue to focus on medical assistance for survivors and support for affected families.
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