Punjab: Fog wreaks havoc, seven killed in road mishaps

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At least twelve people were killed while scores of others injured in separate fog-related and other road accidents in various districts of Punjab.

Three people were killed when a motorcycle clashed with a donkey cart in Burewala while two dead in another accident in Gujranwala’s Ratta Jheel area.

The deceased Shaukat and Umair were the residents of Talondi Moosa Khan.

Two motorcycle riders also lost their life due to fog at Sahiwal’s Naiwala Road.

According to details, zero visibility was witnessed in several cities of Punjab motorway was temporarily closed at Lahore, Sheikhupura, Pindi Bhattian, Faisalabad and Gojra.

Traffic situation went out of control in Gujranwala and on a standstill at National Highway.

Motorway police has advised the citizens to drive slowly and use fog lights

Fog has also disturbed the daily-life activities in Pattoki, Okara, Sahiwal, Toba Tek Singh and Mian Channu.

Many flights were delayed after flight operation was suspended in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Multan.

According to the met office, the foggy spell is likely to continue for the next few days.