Four killed, 27 injured in fog-related accidents in Punjab road

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LAHORE-

At least four persons were killed and 27 others were injured in different fog-related road accidents in parts of the Punjab early on Friday.
According to Motorway officials, four people were killed in road accidents in Gujranwala region due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.
Reports of 27 injuries in such accidents were also received from other parts of the province.
Motorway from Lahore to Pindi Bhattian was shutdown on Friday morning due to zero visibility.
Meanwhile in Lahore, the flights schedule was suspended at the Allama Iqbal International Airport due to thick fog as departing flights were delayed while incoming flights were diverted to other cities.
Authorities have urged the public to use GT Road for travelling while driving slowly and keeping the fog lights turned on.
Avoiding unnecessary travel has also been recommended.