Lahore road accident kills 5 students
LAHORE:
Five students were killed in a road accident near Jinnah Hospital in Lahore on Wednesday.
The accident was caused by a speeding vehicle crashing into an underpass.
Witnesses said that several students were seated on the bus rooftop. The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a barrier of the underpass. Four students were killed on spot while three others were injured. Two students are reported to be in a critical condition.
The driver managed to flee the scene after the accident. Police are searching for the driver, while the road has been cleared for traffic.
Five students were killed in a road accident near Jinnah Hospital in Lahore on Wednesday.
The accident was caused by a speeding vehicle crashing into an underpass.
Witnesses said that several students were seated on the bus rooftop. The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a barrier of the underpass. Four students were killed on spot while three others were injured. Two students are reported to be in a critical condition.
The driver managed to flee the scene after the accident. Police are searching for the driver, while the road has been cleared for traffic.