One goat trader died and dozens of others injured when a truck in which they were travelling turned turtle on National Highway in Cheechawatni on Sunday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The truck, travelling from Lahore to Multan, crashed on the road and turned turtle after its tie-rod broke on the highway in Kassowal area of Cheechwatni.

Condition of five of the more than 40 injured goat traders were stated to be serious as they were shifted to hospital for treatment.

Reporter Rana Saleem