18 die on road in 24 hours

By Our Correspondent
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May 16, 2025
This representational image shows an ambulance stuck in traffic in Lahore on March 13, 2025. — Online

LAHORE:The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to 1,317 road accidents in all districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. According to the Rescue 1122 spokesperson, 18 people died, whereas 1,561 were injured in the accidents. Out of those, 687 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 874 victims with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by Rescue medical teams.