A newly constructed overhead pedestrian bridge collapsed and fell on a truck near Herbunce Pura Lahore, killing driver of the truck on the spot early on Thursday. According to details, the overhead bridge on Ring Road near journalist Housing Society Herbuncepura interchange Lahore was recently inaugurated by Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shabaz Sharif.
The truck stuck beneath the bridge was evacuated after lifting the remains of the bridge with the help of three heavy cranes and more than fifty persons of the Rescue 1122 and the local people. Punjab Police has arrested Rauf Khalid construction company head Khalid. Meanwhile Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has formed an investigation committee to probe the issue and directed to submit a comprehensive inquiry report.