Independent Report
Lahore, April 4, 2026: The Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122) reported 1,139 road traffic crashes across Punjab during the last 24 hours, leaving 9 people dead and 1,303 injured.
According to spokesperson Farooq Ahmed, 541 seriously injured victims were shifted to hospitals, while 762 with minor injuries were treated at the scene by rescue medical teams, reducing pressure on healthcare facilities.
Data shows that 75% of the crashes involved motorcycles, highlighting the need for strict enforcement of traffic laws and lane discipline. The victims included 717 drivers, 41 underage drivers, 458 passengers, and 137 pedestrians.
Lahore recorded the highest number of incidents with 199 crashes affecting 222 people, followed by Faisalabad with 76 crashes and 88 victims, and Multan with 62 crashes and 68 victims.
In total, 1,025 males and 287 females were affected. Age-wise, 231 victims were under 18, 708 between 18 and 40, and 373 above 40 years of age.
Authorities reported involvement of 1,190 motorcycles, 75 rickshaws, 146 cars, 32 vans, 10 buses, 27 trucks, and 52 other vehicles.
