Representational image of road accident. — APP File
KHYBER: At least five people were killed after a car collided with a truck near Bab-e-Khyber, rescue officials said on Sunday.
The accident occurred on the main road in the Khyber district when the car, reportedly travelling at high speed, crashed into the truck coming from the opposite direction. The impact was so severe that the car was badly damaged, leaving five people dead, the Rescue officials said.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene soon after receiving information about the crash. All five injured passed away on the spot due to serious injuries. Their bodies were later shifted to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities, said the officials.
According to rescue officials, overspeeding appeared to be the cause of the accident.
