11 Dead, 1,520 Injured in 1,326 Road Traffic Crashes Across Punjab
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported a total of 1,326 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, resulting in 11 deaths and 1,520 injuries.According to official data, Rescue 1122 teams provided emergency response at the scene. Out of the injured, 632 individuals with…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore
LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported a total of 1,326 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, resulting in 11 deaths and 1,520 injuries.
According to official data, Rescue 1122 teams provided emergency response at the scene. Out of the injured, 632 individuals with serious injuries were shifted to hospitals, while 888 victims with minor injuries were treated on-site by medical teams, helping reduce the burden on healthcare facilities.
The report revealed that the majority of incidents—around 79 percent—involved motorbikes, highlighting the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and improved lane discipline to reduce accidents.
Further breakdown shows that among the victims were 859 drivers, 80 underage drivers, 163 pedestrians, and 509 passengers.
District-wise statistics indicate that Lahore reported the highest number of accidents with 234 RTCs affecting 285 people, followed by Faisalabad with 104 crashes and 111 victims, and Gujranwala with 85 RTCs and 89 victims.
The overall victim breakdown includes 1,195 males and 336 females. Age-wise data shows 280 victims under 18 years, 841 between 18 and 40 years, and 410 above 40 years of age.
Vehicle involvement statistics indicate that 1,421 motorbikes, 101 auto-rickshaws, 142 cars, 37 vans, 8 passenger buses, 25 trucks, and 67 other vehicles, including carts and slow-moving transport, were involved in these accidents.
Authorities have reiterated the need for public awareness, strict enforcement of traffic regulations, and responsible driving behavior to curb the rising number of road accidents across the province.
