A routine journey turned into panic and chaos on the Makhdoom Pur Road near Dinpur Road in Khanewal when a passenger bus overturned, injuring six people, including women and children. The sudden accident left passengers in shock as the vehicle lost control under unclear circumstances.
According to Rescue 1122 officials, emergency teams were immediately dispatched after receiving the alert. Upon arrival, rescue personnel began providing first aid and securing the accident site to prevent further risk to passengers and passing traffic.
The injured were identified as 8-year-old Safyan, 25-year-old Wajid, 30-year-old Hasnain, 48-year-old Zulekhan Bibi, and 36-year-old Ayesha, along with one more injured passenger. Medical teams confirmed that four victims received on-site first aid, while one critically injured individual was shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital for advanced treatment.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bus was traveling from Nandpur to Lahore when it overturned on Makhdoom Pur Road. However, the exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while Rescue 1122 teams continued relief operations at the site to ensure no further casualties or complications.
The accident has once again raised concerns over road safety standards and vehicle maintenance on busy intercity routes, where such incidents continue to pose serious risks to travelers.
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