Five dead, four injured as dumper hits pedestrians in Lahore

Driver fled the scene after the incident in Baghbanpura, which police described as a case of "criminal negligence"

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At least five people, including two schoolgirls, were killed and four others injured when a dumper truck belonging to the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) ran over pedestrians in the Baghbanpura area of Lahore, Express News reported on Wednesday.

The driver fled the scene following the incident, which police have described as a case of "criminal negligence." A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against the driver under charges of manslaughter, reckless driving, and other serious offenses.

According to the police, initial investigations indicate the driver was operating the vehicle negligently, leading to the deadly crash.

Among the deceased were two schoolgirls, 12-year-old Aima and 10-year-old Hafsa. Two men, 45-year-old Rafaqat and 41-year-old Dawood, were also among the victims, while one body has yet to be identified.

The injured have been identified as 26-year-old Ali, 10-year-old Afan, 10-year-old Bilal, and 18-year-old Komal. They were shifted to Services Hospital and a nearby private facility for treatment.

SP Cantt Ali Raza said that multiple raids were being conducted to arrest the suspect. “The driver responsible will be apprehended soon and brought to justice,” he added.