The administration of the twin cities has blocked Burhan Interchange in the continuing confusion of the Pakistan Tehreek-E-Insaf (PTI) protest, and the government crackdown on PTI workers.
A state of emergency has been declared at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), doctors who were on leave have been recalled and extra beds placed in the medical center.
This is a story in development, and will be updated as details come in.