Suthra Punjab garbage truck gutted in Rawalpindi fire

A garbage collection vehicle operating under the Suthra Punjab Programme was completely destroyed after it caught

A garbage collection vehicle operating under the Suthra Punjab Programme was completely destroyed after it caught fire on Murree Road in Rawalpindi’s Waris Khan area on Sunday.

According to rescue officials, the vehicle was transporting garbage to the Liaquat Bagh Transfer Station when flames suddenly erupted during the journey. The fire quickly spread through the truck, causing panic among people in the surrounding area.

Upon receiving the emergency call, rescue teams rushed to the scene and launched firefighting operations. After considerable efforts, firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control and prevented it from spreading to nearby vehicles and property.

No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. However, the garbage truck suffered extensive damage and was completely burned.

Eyewitnesses said thick smoke could be seen rising from the vehicle as the fire intensified. Traffic in the area was also affected for some time while rescue teams carried out their operations.

Sources revealed that this is the fifth reported incident in which a Suthra Punjab garbage truck has caught fire. The repeated occurrence of such incidents has raised concerns about the condition and safety of the vehicles being used under the programme.

Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the latest fire and determine whether a mechanical fault or another factor was responsible for the incident. Officials have not yet released a detailed statement regarding the cause of the blaze.