Woman dies, 25 injured as two metro buses collide

LAHORE: A woman died and 25 others were injured when two metro buses collided near Gujjumatta Nishtar Colony police limits here on Monday.

At least 12 victims were shifted to General Hospital while 13 others were given first aid. The body of the woman, identified as Ammara Mobeen, 25, of Kahna Nau, was handed over to the victim’s family. Most of the victims included women were identified as Razia, 55, Ayesha, 18, Rehana, 40, Maryam, 27, while men victims were identified as Ramzan, 30, Waheed, 40, Ghulam Fareed, 65, Manzoor, 35, Shahid, 30, and Musawir, 18. Rescue 1122 and police responded to the incident within minutes and started rescue operation. The rescuers said the bus coming from Kalima Chowk lost control and collided with the other bus coming from the opposite side. As a result, a woman sitting in the ladies section on the front side of the bus died on the spot while others sustained injuries. The incident created panic among the passengers. A large number of families of the victims reached hospital to inquire after the health of their loved ones. Later on, the metro bus service was suspended for hours which created problem for the passengers.

Man kills stepson: A man killed his 19-year-old stepson over a domestic dispute in Sabzazar police limits here on Monday. The victim was identified as Rasib Ali, son of accused Asad Ali. On the day of incident, the accused strangled him. Police arrested the accused.

YOUTH DIES ON ROAD: A youth was killed in a road accident on Ferozepur Road near Model Town. Police removed the body to morgue for autopsy. The victim yet to be identified was on a bike when a vehicle hit. As a result, he received multiple injuries. He was rushed to hospital where he died.

Sher Mian Dad, three others booked: Another case was registered against famous Qawwal Sher Mian Dad on the charges of occupying the house of a widow in the Sabzazar police limits here on Monday.

Faisal, Nimra and Fatima have also been nominated in the FIR. Earlier, a case was registered against Qawwal on the charges of subjecting a maid to torture. Police have yet to arrest the accused. On the other hand, Sher Mian Dad alleged that influential people were registering fake cases against him.

GIRL CRUSHED TO DEATH: A 14-year-old girl was crushed to death by a speeding oil tanker when it overturned in a bid to save a motorcyclist in Sundar police limits. Police handed over the body to the victim’s family after completing legal formalities. The victim girl was identified as Sana.