14 Killed as Mini-Truck Plunges into Canal in Sargodha

The tragic incident occurred in Kot Momin amid dense fog that severely reduced visibility, making road conditions extremely hazardous. The Mazda mini-truck, carrying 23 passengers, was travelling from Faisalabad to Islamabad when it veered off the road and fell into the canal.

According to rescue officials, the driver had opted for an alternative route after the Sargodha Motorway was closed due to heavy fog. All the victims belonged to the same family and were reportedly heading to attend a funeral.

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Rescue teams said seven passengers were crushed under the vehicle and died at the scene, while the remaining injured were rushed to a nearby THQ hospital. Unfortunately, seven more later succumbed to their injuries during treatment. Among the deceased were six children and five women.

Although the canal was dry at the time, the force of the fall caused severe trauma. Emergency responders reached the site promptly and carried out rescue operations.

Authorities have warned that thick fog continues to affect roads across Punjab, especially during early mornings and evenings, urging motorists to drive slowly and exercise extreme caution.

In a separate incident, a tourist lost his life when a vehicle skidded off a snow-covered road and plunged into a ditch in the Plugah area of Kalam. Six other tourists were injured and shifted to the Civil Hospital in Kalam for treatment.