Driver killed

Published February 20, 2007

KASUR, Feb 19: A bus driver was killed while four others were injured seriously when an air tank exploded at Hindall village near Kot Radha Kishan on Monday.

Reports said that the bus (8499-LEM) halted at a shop to fill air in its tyres when the air tank exploded with a big bang. As a result, driver Amjad died on the spot while Salim, Haider, Farooq and Jabbar sustained serious injuries. — Correspondent

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