Eight dead as van catches fire near Al-Qadir University in Jhelum

The sad incident took place near Taraki Toll Plaza Sohawa, Jhelum district, where the Prime Minister Imran Khan had laid the foundation stone of Al-Qadir University earlier on the day.

By Web Desk
May 05, 2019

RAWALPINDI: At least seven people were killed and several others sustained injuries as a van carrying 16 passengers caught fire at GT Road near Al-Qadir University in Jhelum late on Sunday.

As per details, the van, which was on its way from Lahore to Rawalpindi, caught fire at GT road, which was caused by a short circuit or due to the leakage in gas cylinder.

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The sad incident took place near Taraki Toll Plaza Sohawa, Jhelum district, where the Prime Minister Imran Khan had laid the foundation stone of Al-Qadir University earlier on the day.

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