Road Accident Near PWD on August 14 Night
Social media footage reportedly recorded shortly after midnight shows people gathered around a vehicle following an accident near PWD on Islamabad Expressway; authorities have yet to publicly confirm casualties or the cause.
ISLAMABAD: A road accident was reported near PWD on Islamabad Expressway shortly after midnight on Friday, August 14, with footage circulating on social media showing several people gathered around a vehicle at the scene.
Accident Reported Around Midnight
According to a post shared by Islamabad-based traffic information platform Champ Alerts On The Go, the accident occurred at approximately 12:20am near PWD on the Expressway. The accompanying footage appears to show bystanders attempting to assist at the scene.
However, the number and condition of people involved could not be independently established, and no verified information regarding fatalities or injuries was available at the time of publication.
Cause of Accident Remains Unclear
The circumstances leading to the accident also remain unclear. Islamabad Tribune found no publicly available official statement at the time of writing confirming the cause of the crash, identities of those involved, or casualty figures.
The incident was reported during the early hours of Independence Day, when increased movement of vehicles and celebrations were taking place across the federal capital.
Motorists Advised to Exercise Caution
Islamabad Expressway is one of the capital’s principal traffic corridors, connecting central Islamabad with several densely populated residential areas and Rawat. The PWD section is an important interchange along the corridor.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution, particularly during periods of increased late-night traffic, and follow official traffic and emergency-service instructions.
This is a developing story and will be updated if Islamabad Police, traffic police, rescue authorities or other relevant agencies release verified information.
