Synopsis
A tragic van-trailer collision in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, on April 15 resulted in 10 deaths and numerous injuries. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, driven by negligence and speeding.Key Takeaways
- 10 fatalities and 10 injuries reported.
- Collision occurred on Indus Highway in Karak district.
- Excessive speed and driver negligence cited as causes.
- Emergency teams responded promptly, but many victims were critical.
- Frequent road accidents in Pakistan due to poor infrastructure.
Islamabad, April 15 (NationPress) A catastrophic incident occurred on Tuesday when a passenger van collided with a trailer, resulting in 10 fatalities and injuring at least 10 others in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, as reported by police.
Local authorities stated that the tragedy unfolded when a speeding trailer collided head-on with the passenger van traveling in the opposite direction on the Indus Highway within the Karak district.
Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene, transporting the injured to a nearby medical facility, where several victims were reported to be in critical condition.
The horrific crash was attributed to the excessive speed and negligence of the trailer's driver, prompting authorities to initiate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
According to police, the passenger van was utterly devastated in the collision due to the significant force of impact, necessitating rescuers to cut open the vehicle to free the trapped passengers, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Officials noted that road accidents are a common occurrence in the country, primarily due to inadequate road infrastructure, poorly maintained vehicles, and reckless driving practices.
In a related incident on April 7, at least 11 individuals lost their lives, and eight others sustained injuries during a road mishap in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province.
This accident transpired in the Jaranwala district, where a speeding bus collided with a rickshaw, resulting in the tragic loss of lives, including women and children, according to local police.
Six victims died at the scene, while five others succumbed to their injuries en route to the hospital, with at least three individuals in critical condition.
Initial investigations revealed that the accident was also a result of excessive speed and negligence on the part of the bus driver.
