Speeding dumper crushes three youths to death in Lahore.

LAHORE -- Three young men were crushed to death when a speeding dumper hit their motorcycle near Gora Qabristan in Lahore on Sunday.

Rescue teams and police officials rushed to the spot as soon as the incident was reported. However, the young men had succumbed to their injuries by then.

The police identified the deceased as 20-year-old Omar, 18-year-old Zahid and 21-year-old Ali. All three were residents of Corporation Chowk Outfall Road.

According to media, Lahore is currently witnessing a surge in traffic accidents, most of which happen during the night, while the traffic police appears helpless.

Four days ago, at least eight people were killed and 22 others were injured when a high-speed passenger bus overturned on Bela National Highway in Lasbela district of Balochistan.

According to reports, among the deceased were also two levies...

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