Over a dozen people were hospitalized when a swarm of honey bees attacked them in Punjab town of Malakwal on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The victims were enjoying picnic on the second day of Eidul Fitr in Nawaz Sharif Park when bees targeted them.

The injured with multiple bit marks were rushed to a hospital for treatment.

The authorities shut Nawaz Sharif Park for public after the incident.

It may be mentioned here that a day earlier a swing was collapsed at Daman Khizar Park.

Reporter Rizwan Butt