A tragic road accident near MAO College, Lahore, turned deadly after a speeding truck flipped over a rickshaw, killing four people on the spot. The incident occurred late Monday evening, creating panic among commuters and passersby in the busy area. According to eyewitnesses, the truck was moving at high speed when it suddenly lost control, crashing into the rickshaw carrying passengers home.
Rescue teams reached the scene shortly after the accident and shifted the bodies to a nearby hospital. The truck driver reportedly fled, leaving his vehicle behind. Police have started an investigation and are trying to identify the driver responsible for the fatal crash. The victims included three men and a woman, all of whom were traveling in the rickshaw when the truck overturned.
Truck accidents in Lahore have become alarmingly frequent, with several recent cases involving heavy vehicles losing control due to overspeeding or brake failure. Such accidents have raised serious concerns about road safety and traffic law enforcement in the city. Authorities often promise strict measures, but incidents like the MAO College tragedy show how little has changed on the ground.
Earlier this month, another heartbreaking incident took place when a teenager lost his life after a swing collapsed at a popular tourist site, highlighting the growing need for safety checks and preventive actions across public spaces. These repeated tragedies reflect a disturbing pattern of negligence that continues to claim innocent lives.
Residents near MAO College have urged the government to take immediate steps to regulate heavy vehicle movement in crowded areas and ensure stricter implementation of traffic rules. The loss of four lives in a single accident has once again reminded citizens of the dangers lurking on Lahore’s busy roads and the urgent need for safer driving practices.
