Brake-Failure Truck Hits Carry Van, Three Bikes; Two Dead, Five Injured
A truck reportedly lost control after a brake failure on GT Road in the jurisdiction of Noon Police Station, striking a Suzuki Carry van and motorcycles; two people died and four others were injured.
ISLAMABAD: Two people were killed and four others injured after a truck reportedly suffered a brake failure and struck a Suzuki Carry van and motorcycles on GT Road in the jurisdiction of Noon Police Station in Islamabad on Thursday.
According to initial reports, the truck became uncontrollable after its braking system reportedly failed. It subsequently hit a Carry van and at least two motorcycles travelling on the road. Two people died at the scene, while four others sustained injuries.
Rescue Teams Reach Crash Site
Police and emergency response teams reached the scene following the incident. The injured were shifted to hospital for medical treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were also moved for necessary medico-legal formalities.
The incident also temporarily affected traffic movement on GT Road as emergency personnel carried out rescue operations and cleared the affected area.
Police have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash. While preliminary information points to a brake failure, investigators are expected to examine the truck’s mechanical condition and other relevant factors before determining responsibility.
