Staff Reporter
Minister for communication Murad Saeed says initiative taken by PRCS will go a long way in saving lives in case of road accidents.
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and National Highways and Motorway Police signed an MoU to launch a road safety initiative to help reduce deaths and injuries on the motorway.
Under the initiative, PRCS has provided eight fully equipped ambulances to the NH&MP for deployment on M-2 Motorway besides first aid kits for delivery of emergency medical and relief services to commuters in case of any traffic accidents.
The PRCS will also impart free of cost first aid training to NH&MP staff besides raising awareness among the general public about road safety so that road fatality rate can be minimized.
Speaking on the occasion, PRCS Chairman Abrar ul Haq said around 100 people die in road crashes every day in Pakistan, which is an alarming situation.
Later, Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed, PRCS Chairman Abrar ul Haq and other dignitaries inspected the ambulances being handed over to the NH&MP.
On the occasion, symbolic key of the ambulances was also handed over to NH&MP IG Kaleem Imam. Shields were also presented to the dignitaries on the occasion. PRCS and NH&MP senior officers also attended the ceremony.
