17 Dead, 1,631 Injured in 1,374 Road Traffic Crashes Across Punjab in 24 Hours
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department Punjab (ESD) responded to 1,374 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, leaving 17 people dead and 1,631 injured.According to official data, 720 victims with serious injuries were shifted to various hospitals, while 911 individuals with minor…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department Punjab (ESD) responded to 1,374 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, leaving 17 people dead and 1,631 injured.
According to official data, 720 victims with serious injuries were shifted to various hospitals, while 911 individuals with minor injuries were treated on-site by Rescue Medical Teams, significantly reducing the burden on healthcare facilities.
The report revealed that 75 percent of the accidents involved motorbikes, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and improved lane discipline to curb the rising number of road crashes.
An analysis of the victims showed that 951 drivers, 63 underage drivers, 191 pedestrians, and 506 passengers were among those affected.
Lahore recorded the highest number of incidents, with 267 RTCs affecting 345 people, placing the provincial capital at the top of the list. Faisalabad followed with 101 crashes and 112 victims, while Multan ranked third with 77 accidents injuring 95 people.
In total, 1,648 victims were affected, including 1,326 males and 322 females. Age-wise, 300 victims were under 18 years, 874 were between 18 and 40 years, and 474 were above 40 years of age.
Vehicle-wise statistics showed the involvement of 1,432 motorbikes, 103 auto-rickshaws, 172 motorcars, 40 vans, 18 passenger buses, 59 trucks, and 72 other types of vehicles and slow-moving carts in the reported accidents.
Authorities have reiterated the importance of road safety awareness, adherence to traffic regulations, and responsible driving practices to prevent further loss of life and injuries across the province.
