Lahore: At least 11 people were killed and 1,308 injured in 1,143 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department.
Rescue teams shifted 548 critically injured victims to hospitals, while 760 with minor injuries were treated on-site, easing pressure on healthcare facilities.
Officials said 58% of accidents involved motorcycles, highlighting the urgent need for strict enforcement of traffic laws and lane discipline. Among the victims were 737 drivers, 47 underage drivers, 432 passengers, and 150 pedestrians.
Lahore recorded the highest number of incidents with 187 crashes affecting 217 people, followed by Multan with 76 accidents and 89 victims, and Faisalabad with 77 crashes and 90 affected individuals.
Data showed 1,319 total victims, including 1,080 men and 239 women. A significant number of victims were aged between 18 and 40 years, while 221 were under 18.
Authorities reported that motorcycles were involved in most cases, along with rickshaws, cars, vans, buses, and trucks.
