Muhammad Usman
A youth and a minor girl were burnt alive as an LGP tanker caught fire after hitting a motorcycle here on Tuesday.
According to details, a Lahore-bound LPG tanker (TLL-194) coming from Karachi ran over a motorcycle carrying three family members on National Highway in Rahim Yar Khan.
Two motorcycle riders were stuck in between the tyres of the tanker while a girl Shamshad Bibi 15, was thrown to a long distance but fortunately survived unhurt. The LPG tanker caught fire after the collision resultantly Muhammad Akhtar 22, and five-year-old Rimsha were burnt alive.
The fire was brought under control after efforts of several hours and highway was cleared for traffic.