A father and his teenage son were killed after a speeding dumper truck collided with their motorcycle in Mardan on Sunday, according to police and rescue officials. The incident occurred in the Boot Seri area, where 45-year-old Sajjad and his 19-year-old son, Kamran, both residents of Mardan, sustained fatal injuries.
Details of the Accident
According to Rescue 1122 officials, the victims were returning home from Swabi when the dumper struck their motorcycle. The driver fled the scene, leaving the victims critically injured. Rescue teams responded promptly to the emergency call and shifted the bodies to Shahbaz Garhi Hospital for medico-legal formalities.
Police Investigation
Police have launched an investigation and formed a special team to trace the absconding driver and locate the vehicle involved in the crash. Further investigation into the incident is under way.
Residents' Concerns
Residents of the area expressed concern over the increasing number of fatal road accidents, attributing the trend to reckless driving and inadequate enforcement of traffic regulations. They urged the authorities to strengthen road safety measures and take stricter action against traffic violations to prevent similar tragedies.
