ISLAMABAD: At least 14 people were killed after a truck carrying passengers plunged into a canal in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Pakistani state media reported on Saturday.
The incident occurred near Sargodha at a time of reduced visibility on roads due to dense smog, according to Rescue 1122 officials. The truck carrying passengers veered off the road and plunged into the Ghalapur Bangla canal which was dry.
“At least fourteen people have died in the fog-related traffic accident,” the Radio Pakistan broadcaster reported.
The deceased included six children and five women, according to local media reports. The passengers were on their way to attend a funeral.
Dense fog is a recurring hazard on Pakistan’s highways during the winter months, particularly across Punjab and parts of Sindh, where poor visibility often leads to serious road accidents.
