Speeding Truck Kills Young Man on IJP Road
A young man was reportedly killed after being struck by a speeding truck on Colonel Sher Khan Road in Islamabad; further details and an official account of the circumstances are awaited.
ISLAMABAD: A young man was reportedly killed in a road accident involving a truck on Colonel Sher Khan Road in Islamabad, according to information and footage circulating on Thursday.
Truck Allegedly Hits Motorcyclist
Initial information accompanying the footage claims that the victim lost his life after being struck by an allegedly speeding truck.
The video appears to show people gathered at the scene following the incident.
However, Islamabad Tribune could not independently establish the victim’s identity, the precise location along the road, the registration or ownership of the truck, or the circumstances immediately preceding the collision.
Investigation Expected
Authorities are expected to determine through investigation whether speeding, negligent driving, road conditions or any other factor contributed to the reported crash.
Colonel Sher Khan Road, formerly known as IJP Road, is an important traffic artery connecting Islamabad and Rawalpindi and is regularly used as a route for traffic between the two cities, including during traffic diversions.
Islamabad Tribune will update the story if an official statement from Islamabad Police, Traffic Police, rescue authorities or other relevant agencies becomes available.
