Horror crash near Pakpattan leaves 11 dead, 33 injured

At least 11 people were killed and 33 others injured after a passenger bus collided with a truck on Depalpur Road near Pakpattan on Thursday.

According to Rescue 1122, the accident involved a passenger bus travelling from Multan to Kasur and a truck approaching from the opposite direction. The powerful collision left several passengers trapped inside the wreckage.

Rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving reports of the accident. They launched an extensive rescue operation to recover passengers trapped in the damaged vehicles.

Eight injured passengers received initial medical assistance, while 25 others were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) in Pakpattan for treatment.

The rescue operation continued for around three hours. Rescue personnel used cranes and other heavy machinery to remove the wreckage and safely retrieve those trapped inside.

Deputy Commissioner Asif Raza and District Police Officer Javed Iqbal Chadhar also reached the accident site to supervise the emergency response. They coordinated with Rescue 1122 teams and district administration officials to speed up rescue efforts.

In view of the large number of casualties, the deputy commissioner declared an emergency at the DHQ Hospital and directed authorities to arrange additional doctors and medical staff.

He later visited the hospital along with the DPO to check on the injured passengers and review the medical arrangements. Hospital authorities were instructed to ensure immediate and quality treatment for all victims.

The deputy commissioner expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the families of those killed. He also directed relevant departments to continue providing medical assistance and support to the injured.

President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep grief over the tragedy and extended his sympathies to the bereaved families. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also conveyed her condolences to the affected families and directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured passengers. She further sought a report on the accident.

National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and prayed for the early recovery of the injured.