Devastating Truck Accident Claims 14 Lives in Khushab, Pakistan

In a tragic incident, a Mazda truck plunged into a ditch on Panj Pir Manawan Road in Khushab district, Pakistan, resulting in the death of at least 14 people and leaving 12 others injured, Dawn online newspaper reported yesterday.

According to officials, the truck was traveling from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu to Punjab’s Naushera when the accident occurred due to a reported brake failure.

Rescue personnel provided immediate medical aid, but 14 individuals succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The remaining 12 were rushed to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Naushera, with 8 sustaining serious injuries.

Road accidents with high fatalities are common in the country due to lax safety measures, poor driver training and decrepit transport infrastructure.