Four rescue officials among 6 killed in ambulance-bus collision
Four rescue officials among six killed in Rahim Yar Khan’s Muhammad Nagar during a collision between the rescue ambulance and passenger coach on Thursday, reported 24NewsHDTV Channel.
According to officials, the bus driver tried to save a motorcyclist and collieded with an recue 1122 ambulance, which was carrying two patients from Khanpur. The ambulance was completely destroyed in the accident.
The deceased personnel were identified as Adeel Ghaffar, Shahid Razaq, Farhad, and Ahmed. Several others sustained injuries in the crash.
Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the accident site, while the injured were shifted to Sheikh Zayed Hospital for medical assistance. A search operation is also underway to recover people possibly trapped under the bus.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rahim Yar Khan Khurram Pervez expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in the tragic accident involving a Rescue 1122 vehicle in Kot Samaba. The DC offered condolences to the bereaved families of the rescue personnel and citizens who lost their lives and directed officials to ensure the best possible medical assistance for the injured.
He instructed the District Emergency Officer Rescue 1122 to personally monitor the rescue operation and sought a detailed report on the incident from the concerned authorities.
Provincial Minister for Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique and Secretary Emergency Services Dr. Rizwan Naseer expressed deep sorrow over the loss of six lives in the tragic Rahim Yar Khan accident, the Rescue Punjab spokesperson said on Thursday.
Reporter, Muhammad Asim