10 killed, over 50 injured in fog-related road accidents in Punjab

LAHORE - At least 10 persons have been killed, while over 50 injured in fog-related traffic accidents in different areas of Punjab.

A bus carrying passengers from Sialkot to Sangla Hill on Sunday turned turtle near Hafizabad Sukheke area due to heavy fog, leaving six persons dead and several others injured.

Meanwhile, two persons were killed, while 12 others were injured in two separate traffic accidents in Sheikhupura area on the same day.

A bus carrying wedding guests on its way from Lahore to Burewala overturned near Pattoki Road leaving one woman dead and 15 others injured.

Similarly, a truck and a passenger coach collided with each other near Sukheke area, leaving a person dead, while three others injured.

The Motorway police have also urged the drivers to drive slowly and switch on fog lights. They also requested people to stay home, avoid unnecessary travelling and avoid using cell phones during driving.-Online