14 killed in fog-related accidents in Pakistan

At least 14 persons were killed in fog-related accidents in Pakistan's Punjab province on Sunday.

Six members of a family were killed when their car fell into a canal in central Multan district, Xinhua news agency reported.

In neighbouring Vehari district, two persons died when a truck hit their bike due to low visibility.

In Sargodha district, two brothers were killed when their bike was ran over by a car -- also due to poor visibility.

Four persons were killed and several others injured in a van-bus collision in Narowal district.

The weather office said foggy weather was likely to persist in the plains of Punjab.

 

--IANS

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