Tractor trolley stunt ends in tragedy

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Our Correspondent January 08, 2025
Villagers board a tractor trolley as they travel amid flood water, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Bajara village, Sehwan, Pakistan, August 31, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS

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RAWALPINDI:

A tragic accident occurred on the busy Chak Beli Road near Dhoke Safdar Piyal in the Rawat area of Rawalpindi, where a tractor trolley, while attempting stunts, lost control and overturned. As a result, one person was killed and six others were injured.

According to footage from the scene, a large number of young people were riding on the tractor trolleys. One trolley was moving on its side of the road, while a second trolley, followed by a motorcycle, approached from behind. The driver of the second trolley attempted to overtake the first by turning to the side. However, the overloaded trolley, filled with young people, lost balance and overturned after crossing the first trolley. The accident caused all the occupants of the overturned trolley to fall onto the road.

In the aftermath of the accident, one person was reported dead, and five others were injured, including a 17-year-old boy who sustained severe injuries. Bystanders helped transport the injured to a nearby hospital.

The accident caused significant traffic disruption on the highway. When contacted, police officials confirmed the incident, stating that one person had died and several others were injured. However, both parties involved have expressed their intention not to pursue legal action.

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