School van accident injures 10 students

In a tragic incident, ten children were injured in a school van accident near Churand village in Mandi Bahauddin on Monday morning.

According to Rescue 1122, the accident occurred in the morning when both vehicles crashed on a local road. Rescue teams responded quickly and shifted the injured children to the nearest hospital. Officials confirmed that while most of the children are in stable condition, a few have suffered serious injuries and are under medical observation.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. In the meantime, traffic police have again urged all drivers to strictly follow road safety rules to avoid similar tragedies.This incident is part of a wider pattern of rising road accidents in the country. In recent weeks, Pakistan has seen an increase in such events, with several fatal crashes reported. Karachi, in particular, has witnessed a spike in motorcycle accidents, claiming the lives of multiple riders.

Experts point out that poor road conditions, lack of traffic awareness, and reckless driving are contributing factors. Rescue officials continue to emphasize the importance of responsible driving, especially near schools and residential areas, where children are at greater risk.The government is being urged to improve traffic management and enforce road safety regulations more strictly to reduce the number of accidents and protect lives on the road.