A child was killed and another suffered critical injuries after a passenger bus struck two children near Adda Mastpur in Kabirwala, a city in Punjab’s Khanewal district, police said today.
Rescue personnel and police rushed to the scene following the accident and transported the victims to a nearby hospital. Rescue officials identified the deceased child as Ilyas.
Authorities said the bus ran over the two children, resulting in the immediate death of one child while leaving the other in critical condition.
Police later impounded the vehicle and took the driver into custody. An investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Road accidents involving pedestrians remain a recurring concern in several parts of Pakistan, often raising questions about traffic safety and driver compliance with road regulations.