Two Killed on Motorway

News Desk

Islamabad: At least two people lost their lives and two others sustained injuries in a collision between a passenger bus and a trailer on the M-3 Motorway near Nankana Sahib early Friday morning, according to a spokesperson for the Motorway Police.

Initial investigations suggest the accident occurred due to the bus driver reportedly falling asleep at the wheel, leading the vehicle to crash into a trailer that was either moving slowly or parked ahead, a private news channel reported.

Rescue teams reached the scene promptly and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital. Two passengers died on the spot.

Motorway Police have reiterated their warning to drivers to take adequate rest before undertaking long journeys and avoid driving while fatigued. A formal investigation into the incident is currently underway to determine the exact cause.

Initial investigations suggest the accident occurred due to the bus driver reportedly falling asleep at the wheel, leading the vehicle to crash into a trailer that was either moving slowly or parked ahead, a private news channel reported.

Rescue teams reached the scene promptly and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital. Two passengers died on the spot.