NANKANA SAHIB: A tragic accident near the rest area on Motorway M3 in Nankana Sahib, Punjab, claimed the lives of three women, including a 6-year-old girl, and left 33 others injured.
The incident occurred when a speeding coaster lost control, collided with a Mazda, and plunged off the motorway. The coaster, bearing registration number CAF 5653, traveled from Multan to Lahore-Sialkot.
Emergency rescue teams reported that among the injured were six women and children. Rescue 1122 personnel promptly transported 18 individuals with severe injuries to DHQ Hospital, while 15 others with minor injuries received medical care on-site.
The victims have been identified as 35-year-old Nabeela, 35-year-old Shahida Bibi, and 6-year-old Maureen Fatima. The injured range in age from 9 to 70, underscoring the widespread impact of this devastating accident.
Authorities attribute the crash to overspeeding, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on motorways.
