Five passengers were critically injured when a fire broke out in a passenger van their were travelling in due to petrol leakage in Narowal on Tueday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The van completely burnt but the passengers managed to jump out of the burning vehicle by smashing its window glasses.

The fire incident occurred due to the sheer negligence of the van owner as the driver was using the additional petrol gallon to ensure supply as the fuel tank was damaged needing repairs.

Rescue 1122 reached the site and completely extinguished the fire.

Reporter Yasir Arafat