Two Killed in Srinagar Highway Crash During Alleged Car Race
Police have launched an investigation after two people, including a woman, were killed in a traffic accident on Islamabad’s Srinagar Highway reportedly involving vehicles allegedly racing at high speed.
ISLAMABAD: Two people, including a woman, were killed in a traffic accident on Srinagar Highway in Islamabad, according to initial information received from the scene.
Police Investigating Accident
The accident reportedly occurred while vehicles were allegedly racing at high speed on the highway. The precise circumstances leading to the collision, including the vehicles and individuals involved, have yet to be officially established.
Both victims succumbed to their injuries, while their bodies were shifted to a hospital for necessary medico-legal procedures.
Police reached the scene following the accident and initiated an investigation to determine the sequence of events and establish responsibility.
Further details, including the identities of the deceased, were not immediately available.
The reported racing angle remains subject to police investigation and should not be treated as an established finding until confirmed by investigators.
Road Safety Concerns
Srinagar Highway is one of Islamabad’s major arterial roads, connecting key parts of the capital and providing access towards Islamabad International Airport. Road safety on the corridor has previously drawn official attention; a National Assembly document discussing the highway noted concerns about its accident ratio and outlined infrastructure measures aimed at improving traffic movement and safety.
