A tragic road accident in Taxila claimed the life of a young man on Thursday, adding to a grim tally of 21 fatalities in road mishaps across Rawalpindi district during the month of November. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Muhammad Hasnain, was crushed by a speeding dumper, highlighting the persistent danger on the garrison city's roads.
Details of the Fatal Taxila Incident
The fatal collision occurred at Chachi Mohallah near Barrier No. 2 in Wah Cantt. According to details, Muhammad Hasnain was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by a dumper. The impact was so severe that he died instantly at the scene. A team from Rescue 1122 promptly arrived, shifted his body to the Tehsil Headquarter Hospital in Taxila, and handled the necessary procedures.
This was not an isolated incident in the area. Merely a day earlier, on Wednesday, another accident on GT Road in Taxila proved fatal for a young boy and left another seriously injured. The two were on a motorcycle when they were hit by a dumper.
Alarming November Statistics Revealed
The recent deaths are part of a disturbing trend documented by Rescue 1122. The emergency service released comprehensive data for November, painting a sobering picture of road safety in the region.
The key figures for the month are alarming:
- Total accidents: 1,516
- Total victims: 1,681
- Deaths: 21
- Seriously injured: 683
- Minor injuries: 977
Demographic analysis shows that the majority of victims were men (1,393), with 288 women affected. Most accidents involved motorcycles or cars. A particularly concerning detail is that the majority of road accident victims were aged between 11 and 40 years, indicating a significant impact on the youth and working-age population.
Primary Causes and Fire Incidents
Rescue officials pointed to several common reasons behind these road accidents. These include rash driving, over-speeding, tyre bursting, taking wrong turns, and a general ignorance of traffic rules. The data underscores an urgent need for stricter enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
Separately, the Rescue 1122 report also covered fire incidents in November. The city witnessed 116 fire emergencies, which resulted in injuries to eight individuals. Thanks to the diligent efforts of firefighters from Rescue 1122 and the district administration, properties worth an estimated Rs. 251 million were saved. The main causes of these fires were short circuits, gas leaks, and careless smoking. The emergency service noted its active role in running awareness drives to help minimize such incidents.
The consecutive tragedies in Taxila and the stark monthly statistics serve as a urgent reminder for all stakeholders—drivers, traffic police, and city planners—to prioritize road safety measures to prevent further loss of precious lives.
