Five people, including a youth, were killed in different accidents in and around the city during last 24 hours. According to police, a speeding van hit Shamim Bibi of Chak No 229-RB on Jaranwala Road when she was crossing the road. As a result, she died on the spot.
In another accident, a truck crushed to death Shah Zaib (14) of Mohallah Ghufran Town while 24-year-old Ramzan of Chak No 78-RB was killed when his motorcycle slipped due to speeding on Lahore Road. Separately, a cycle collided with a two-wheeler on Khurarianwala-Jaranwala Road.