Minor killed in accident

Published February 27, 2008

FAISALABAD, Feb 26: A minor was killed and at least 12 others sustained injuries when a bus carrying devotees overturned near Thekariwala on Tuesday.

A bus carrying devotees from Ahmedpur Sial was on way to Lahore when its driver lost control over the vehicle near Jhang Road Bypass in Thekariwala police precincts. Resultantly, a minor identified as Afrasiab was killed on the spot while a dozen others, including three women, suffered multiple injuries.

Rescue 1122 rushed to the spot and removed the injured to the Allied hospital where the condition of two was stated to be critical. — Staff Correspondent

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