PESHAWAR: A person was killed and another injured when a tragic traffic accident occurred in the Bagh Jibran area of Rustam tehsil on Monday morning.
According to Rescue 1122 sources, rescue teams reached the spot immediately after receiving information and started a rescue operation. As a result of the accident, one person died on the spot while another sustained serious injuries.
The deceased has been identified as 65-year-old Faiz, a resident of Shangla district. The injured has been identified as 47-year-old Gul Shahabuddin, a resident of Dagar (Buner).
Rescue 1122 shifted the injured to Type D Hospital Rustam for medical treatment, while the body of the deceased was also handed over to the hospital.
The location is Bagh Jibran, which is about 15-20 KM from Rustam bazaar towards Buner. The vehicle was going down the slope, and the driver lost control due to brake failure / over-speeding – according to the initial Rescue 1122 report.65-year-old victim Faiz from Shangla was likely traveling to the Mardan side. Shangla to Mardan route passes through this dangerous Rustam valley. Local people have demanded many times to build protection walls and widen the road, but the issue is still pending.
Police said the accident occurred due to overspeeding and loss of control over the vehicle. Further investigation is underway.
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