At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured in road accidents caused by dense fog in different parts of the country in the last 24 hours, sources said on Saturday. Dense fog across various parts of the country led to a series of traffic accidents and also caused significant travel disruptions. Authorities in Punjab have closed Motorways in many cities as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. In Sargodha, a truck carrying passengers lost control and fell into a canal due to the dense fog. Fourteen people died on the spot, while nine others sustained injuries. Among the deceased were four men, six women, and four children. According to rescue sources, the passengers were travelling from Islamabad to Faisalabad. Rescue teams retrieved the bodies and injured individuals from the canal and transferred them to nearby hospitals for treatment. The identities of all the victims have been confirmed. In another incident, a dumper truck loaded with sand overturned in the Head Khanki area of Wazirabad, Punjab, due to low visibility caused by fog. The driver and his helper were injured and taken to the hospital. Local authorities confirmed that the accident was a result of poor visibility. Meanwhile, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dir Bala district, a passenger bus overturned after its tyre burst in foggy and cold conditions. A child was killed in the incident, and 12 others were injured. The injured passengers were immediately taken to the hospital, with some in critical condition. According to a Motorway Police spokesperson, several sections of the motorways in Punjab have been closed to traffic due to the fog. The affected areas include: M-2 Motorway (Lahore to Kot Momin); M-11 Motorway (Lahore to Sialkot); M-3 Motorway (Faizpur to Jaranwala); M-4 Motorway (Pindi Bhattian to Gojra). The spokesperson has urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel during this weather and warned that fog could be dangerous for drivers. Motorway Police also advised that the safest travel times are between 10am and 6pm.
15 dead, dozens injured as dense fog causes accidents
