Lahore Tractor-Trolley Accident Claims Lives of Married Couple

LAHORE: (Staff Reporter) – A couple lost their lives after their motorcycle was struck by a tractor-trolley in a tragic road accident near Thokar Flyover on Saturday morning.

The accident occurred at the Canal U-turn near Mughal Eye Hospital when the tractor-trolley driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle after its front tyre burst, causing it to crash into the motorcycle.

The couple sustained critical injuries and were immediately shifted to Jinnah Hospital, where both succumbed to their injuries.

According to a traffic police spokesperson, the identities of the deceased have not yet been established.

Police arrested the tractor-trolley driver, identified as Muhammad Naveed, and transferred him to Nawab Town Police Station for further legal proceedings.

Investigators are examining the accident site and reviewing CCTV footage to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Syed Abdur Rahim Shirazi took notice of the fatal accident and sought an inquiry report from SSP Sadar.

Two Policemen Injured in Separate Road Accident

In another road accident, two police personnel sustained injuries near Ali Town Metro Station on Raiwind Road on Saturday morning.

Police identified the injured officers as Ali Raza and Zunair. Both suffered head injuries after their motorcycle reportedly skidded.

The injured personnel were shifted for medical treatment.