Several injured in traffic accidents as fog engulfs Punjab

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LAHORE: A dense fog blanketed parts of Punjab Wednesday night and continued until Thursday morning.

On Kasur Road, Lahore, several people were injured as 10 vehicles crashed into each other. 

Similarly, several people were injured as a van and bus turned turtle in Rahim Yar Khan and Sheikhupura. 

Moreover various sections of the Motorway — including that from Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad and Gojra, as well as from Khanewal and Multan up to Burhan Interchange North — were closed for traffic due to the fog.

The motorway authorities also informed that there is dense fog has encompassed the route from Kharian to Lahore, and Lahore to Tarinda Muhammad Panah.

Commuters and drivers have been advised to stay cautious on the road and turn on fog lights while driving. 

In addition, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast heavy fog in plain areas and upper parts of Sindh today.