7 killed, 1150 injured in road accidents in Punjab in 24 hours: PES.

LAHORE -- Seven persons were killed while 1,150 others injured in road traffic crashes (RTCs) in Punjab during the last 24 hours.

Punjab Emergency Service Department (PES) spokesperson confirmed to media here on Wednesday that PES responded to 1,081 RTCs in all 37 districts of Punjab and out the total 1,150 injured persons 583 received serious injuries and were shifted to different hospitals. Whereas, 199 commuters with minor injuries were given medical treatment by rescue medical teams on the spot thus reducing burden on the hospitals.

She mentioned that 71 percent of the RTC victims were motor bikers, adding that 342 drivers, 19 under-age drivers, 88 pedestrians and 391 passengers were among the victims of these road accidents.

She further explained that 300 RTCs were reported in Lahore which affected 306...

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