Five people, including two pedestrians, were killed and a child was injured after a speeding car lost control and crashed into a tree on Lahore\u2019s Canal Road early Saturday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The accident occurred around 6 am in the Harbanspura area, according to police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An eyewitness said the car was being driven at a high speed and was moving in a zigzag manner before losing control, hitting two pedestrians and crashing into a tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three young men travelling in the car and the two pedestrians died on the spot, while another child in the vehicle was injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The families of Abdul Rehman and Muzammil, who were among those hit by the car, said the two men had gone out for their morning walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOne was my son and the other was my student. I received a phone call and learned about the accident,\u201d said Muhammad Siddiq, father of one of the victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police said the three young men killed in the car belonged to the same family and had taken the vehicle without informing their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SSP Traffic City Zone Maqsood Lone said the accident was caused by overspeeding and claimed five lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving, with authorities urging motorists to follow traffic rules to help prevent fatal road accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Lahore City Traffic Police launched a crackdown on reckless drivers, underage motorists and youngsters performing dangerous stunts during Independence Day celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a traffic police spokesperson, motorcycles of more than 3,000 underage drivers and revellers were impounded during the two-day operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Five cases were registered at different police stations against individuals involved in one-wheeling, while another five cases were filed over speeding, dangerous stunts and road blockages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traffic police also took action against car drifters, registering two cases against those involved in the practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the Independence Day celebrations, 666 challans were issued for violating one-way traffic rules, while 614 were issued for triple riding, the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Action was also taken against 3,351 motorcyclists for riding without helmets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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