LAHORE – Eight people have been injured when several vehicles collided on the Motorway near Sheikhupura, police said on Sunday morning.
The accident happened at around 10:30am due to due to the dense fog. According to the Motorway Police, there is a lot of fog on the motorway and visibility is only at 100 meters.
The police have closed the Motorway from Sheikhupura to Lahore and from Pindi Bhattian to Kala Shah Kaku.
The M-1 from Rakshi to Peshawar has also been closed due to the intense fog.
Severe fog has been reported in Renala Khurd, Okara, Sahiwal, Chichawatni, Mian Channu and plain areas of Punjab.
Civil Aviation officials said because of intense fog in the Punjab, several flights of private airlines and Pakistan International Airlines were delayed or diverted.
Motorists have been advised to use fog lights. They have also been advised to call the 130 helplines in case of emergency.
