Road tragedy in DI Khan claims 11 of a family, three injured

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Eleven members of a family lost their lives on Friday in a devastating road accident after their vehicle’s brakes failed while travelling towards Danasar, officials confirmed.

The victims, originally from Khanozai in Balochistan, were en route to Dera Ismail Khan when tragedy struck. Rescue 1122 teams reached the site and recovered seven bodies, including five women, one man and a child. The remaining bodies were later retrieved and shifted to a nearby hospital.

Three others — 27-year-old Darya Khan, 25-year-old Ahmad and 10-year-old Yousaf — sustained injuries. They received first aid at the scene before being transferred to District Headquarters Hospital, Dera Ismail Khan.

District Emergency Officer Engineer Faseehullah expressed sorrow over the loss of lives, offering condolences to the bereaved family.

Road accidents remain alarmingly frequent across Pakistan, attributed to poor road conditions, reckless driving, and lax enforcement of traffic laws. Earlier this year, at least 12 people were killed and 13 injured when a 22-wheeler lost control due to brake failure and rammed into several vehicles at Ambiri Kala Chowk on the Indus Highway in Karak.