A tragic collision between a truck and a passenger van was reported at Multan-Mianwali road, claiming the lives of 11 people while 15 others sustained serious injuries on Saturday.
The rescue officials reported that the 11 deceased included five men, three women, two children, and one girl.
More than 15 individuals sustained serious injuries in the collision between a truck and a passenger van travelling from the opposite direction.
The injured and the bodies of the deceased were promptly shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital for medical attention.
The passengers in the van, who belonged to Multan’s Laar area, were travelling to meet relatives when the accident occurred.
Rescue officials confirmed that all the deceased and injured were members of the same family.
However, the rescue officials disclosed that the unfortunate incident has been attributed to the poor condition of the road and construction materials that had been left on the roadway for an extended period.
Meanwhile, at least five people were killed and 11 injured on Saturday when a pickup tuck collided with a trailer in Jhirk, Thatta, police said.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police Imran Khan, the deceased were labourers on their way to a factory in Kotri when the Suzuki pickup they were travelling in collided with a 22-wheel trailer.
The accident took place near Hameed Fruit Farm, SSP Khan said.
All the injured have been shifted to Kotri Hospital, according to SSP Khan. He added that the labourers were members of the Behrani community.
