14 killed in road accident in Pakistan's Punjab

Summary

At least 14 people died when a mini-truck crashed into a dry canal amid dense fog in Punjab's Sargodha district, Pakistan. Several others were injured and taken to hospital.

Key Points
  • At least 14 people were killed in a mini-truck accident in Sargodha district, Punjab, Pakistan.
  • The accident happened due to heavy fog causing low visibility when the truck veered off the road into a dry canal.
  • Seven people died at the scene, seven more died later in hospital treatment.
  • All victims were residents of Islamabad and included women and children.
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