Thirteen people were killed and several injured in road accidents near Sheikhupura, rescue services said today.

In Karak, a collision between a truck and a passenger van on the main highway resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals, while eight others sustained injuries. Rescue 1122 has evacuated the victims, transporting them to the hospital. Several passengers trapped in the van were also rescued, though many remain in critical condition.

In a separate incident on Lahore Road in Sheikhupura, a rickshaw was struck by a dumper, leading to the instant deaths of three passengers. Rescue 1122 reported that three of the injured are in critical condition and are receiving treatment at DHQ Hospital in Sheikhupura. The dumper’s driver fled the scene following the accident.