An Elite Force officer was killed and five others were injured when their vehicle overturned near Qureshi Interchange on Wednesday, Rescue 1122 officials said.
According to rescue officials, the accident occurred after a tyre burst caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
The Elite Force personnel were travelling from Jhelum to Lahore to perform security duties for a cricket match when the incident took place.
Following the accident, Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene and shifted the deceased officer’s body and the injured personnel to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Officials said four of the injured officers were in critical condition and were subsequently transferred to Lahore for further medical care.
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Further details about the deceased officer and the condition of the injured personnel were not immediately available.
The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of personnel travelling to perform official security duties.
