304 people killed in Punjab road accidents in January

At least 304 people died in 25,123 road traffic crashes (RTCs) in Punjab during January.

Out of these traffic crashes, the majority of traffic crashes 6,294 occurred in Lahore in which 54 people died. Similarly, 2,070 RTCs in Multan, 1,895 RTCs in Faisalabad, 1,419 in Gujranwala, 953 in Bahawalpur, and 849 in Rawalpindi while the remaining 11,634 accidents took place in 30 districts of Punjab.

Likewise, the majority of fire incidents took place in major districts ie 468 incidents in Lahore, 146 in Faisalabad, 101 in Rawalpindi, 82 in Multan, 61 in Gujranwala, and 43 in Bahawalpur.

DG Rescue 1122 Dr Rizwan has expressed his serious concern over 304 deaths of people in 25,123 road traffic crashes during the last month. He requested the motorcycles riders to adopt the road safety measures and reduce their speed limit up to 50 kilometres per hour.

They should follow the traffic laws and always drive in the extreme left lane.

He appealed to the parents that they should never allow their underage children to drive a motorcycle or a car.

He also emphasised that behavioural change is required to promote safety and prevention of emergencies. He said people should join hands with Rescue 1122 in saving lives and promoting safety.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 3^rd, 2022.