Broken bridge claims motorcyclist’s life
A 35-year-old labourer died after his motorcycle collided with a long-standing broken bridge on Main Nankana Buchiana Road on Wednesday.
Zahid Iqbal, a resident of Suburban Village Chak 561 GB Datta Nagar, was traveling from Nankana Sahib to his village on his motorcycle when the accident took place.
Near Chak 560 GB, Zahid Iqbal struck a broken bridge on Buchiana Nankana Road, causing him to sustain severe injuries and fall into a water pit.
Due to the absence of immediate medical assistance, he succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
A police team from Buchiana police station, conducting their routine patrol, discovered Zahid Iqbal's body in the water pit last night.
After retrieving the body, they proceeded with the necessary legal procedures and contacted his family members.
Following the completion of the formalities, the body was handed over to his heirs.
Zahid Iqbal, survived by three young children, worked as a security guard to support his family.
It's worth noting that the broken bridge on Buchiana Nankana Road had been neglected for an extended period.
Despite reports to the relevant authorities, no action was taken by the highway department. In recent days, several motorcyclists have suffered injuries due to the hazardous condition of the bridge.
Outraged citizens have voiced their concerns, demanding accountability and urging immediate reconstruction of the bridge to prevent further accidents.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 7th, 2024.