OKARA: A schoolgirl was killed and six others were injured when their van was hit by a dumper coming from the opposite direction near village 39/3R at 3R main link road on Friday morning.

As per details, the van was taking primary students from the village to Okara city to their school. In the accident, all the students suffered serious injuries and one was killed on the spot.

The injured were shifted to the DHQ Hospital and were admitted to the DHQ’s trauma centre for treatment.

One student was referred to the Sahiwal DHQ Teaching Hospital due to her critical condition.

The van driver also suffered multiple injuries and was being treated at the DHQ trauma centre.

Published in Dawn, February 21st, 2026