A major traffic accident on Khanewal Road in Vehari resulted in injuries to seven individuals after a bus and a passenger van collided. The incident occurred near a patrolling post, causing significant disruption and emergency response.
Details of the Vehari Collision
According to officials from Rescue services, the accident happened when the bus attempted to overtake a trolley loaded with sugarcane. During this maneuver, it collided head-on with an oncoming passenger van. The impact of the crash was severe, leading to immediate injuries among those aboard both vehicles.
Seven people sustained injuries in total. Rescue teams, upon arriving at the scene, provided urgent medical assistance. Given the seriousness of their conditions, four of the critically injured victims were promptly transported to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Vehari for advanced treatment. The remaining three injured persons received necessary first aid directly at the accident site.
Aftermath and Police Action
In a concerning development following the crash, the driver of the bus reportedly fled from the location. This left authorities to manage the aftermath without his account of the events.
The Thingi police were alerted and quickly reached the spot. Law enforcement officers took both the bus and the passenger van into their custody as part of the standard procedure for a major accident investigation. Police have initiated legal proceedings to determine the exact cause of the collision and to ascertain liability.
Ongoing Investigation and Road Safety Concerns
The incident near the patrol post on Khanewal Road has once again highlighted the dangers associated with risky overtaking, especially on roads shared by varied types of vehicles, from fast buses to slow-moving trolleys. The investigation by Thingi police is ongoing, and they are likely examining all factors, including driver error and road conditions.
Such accidents underscore the critical need for heightened road safety measures and responsible driving on Pakistan's highways to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
