CTO orders action after 21 injured in Lahore road accident

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jul, 2026) At least 21 people were injured when two factory coasters collided head-on near Chhajju Chowk on the road leading to Manga Bypass on Wednesday, prompting Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi to order legal action against the drivers and an inquiry into the incident.

According to the Lahore Traffic Police spokesperson, the accident occurred after both vehicles allegedly went out of control due to overspeeding. CCTV footage of the crash also surfaced, showing the two coasters colliding head-on.

On the directions of the CTO, SP Saddar Hazar Zaman immediately reached the accident site, while DSP Saddar Farrukh Shah briefed him on the situation, rescue operation and the condition of the injured.

Rescue 1122 shifted all 21 injured victims to Indus Hospital, Raiwind, while some injured persons also reached hospitals on their own before rescue teams arrived.

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No fatalities were reported.

The injured included Muhammad Azeem, Naveed, Sunny, Muhammad Afzal, Ansaar, Babar, Shan, Liaqat, Irfan, Ashraf, Akram, Iram, Lubna, Waqas, Shehbaz, Ali Hasnain, Irfan, Azmat, Yasir, Javid and Arif. Rescue officials said several victims sustained fractures, including injuries to the legs, hands and feet.

The CTO directed traffic police teams to remain at the scene to facilitate rescue activities and ensure smooth traffic flow. He also ordered an investigation into the causes of the accident and directed that legal proceedings be initiated against both drivers, along with the suspension of their driving licences.