SARGODHA: At least seven people have lost their lives in a tragic roadside accident caused by heavy fog in Sargodha early Saturday morning.
The crash happened when thick fog reduced visibility on the road, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The truck plunged into the Ghala Pur Bangla canal, which was dry at the time of the incident, the Rescue 1122 officials said.
Rescue teams said that the truck was carrying 18 people. Seven of them were crushed underneath the vehicle and died on the spot.
Emergency workers reached the scene quickly and started rescue operations. The bodies of the victims and the injured were pulled out and shifted to nearby hospitals.
The identity of the deceased and the injured has not been released so far.
Officials said the poor visibility due to fog made driving extremely dangerous in the area. They urged motorists to slow down and take extra care during foggy conditions to avoid such accidents.
