RAHIM YAR KHAN, Oct 31: Four people were killed when their car dashed against a tractor-trolley near Fatehpur Panjaian Basti, about 16 kilometres from here, on Monday. According to police, the four people were on their way home in a car when the driver lost control over the vehicle which hit the tractor-trolley. As a result, all the occupants of the vehicle died on the spot.

The deceased were identified as Daud Shah, Qamar Ali Khan, Janpur and Haji Hamzad.

The police after completing necessary formalities handed over the bodies to their heirs.

The tractor-trolley driver managed to escape. Police have registered a case.—APP

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