4 killed in accidents as dense fog covers parts of Punjab

4 killed in accidents as dense fog covers parts of Punjab
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Summary At least four people were killed in road accidents caused by dense fog in Lahore.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – Poor visibility due to fog resulted in various accidents in Lahore during night between Saturday and Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring several others.

At least six people also sustained injuries in motorway pileup caused by dense fog near Salam Interchange on early Sunday morning.

Allama Iqbal International Airport has been closed for all national and international flights due to dense fog whereas parts of Lahore-Islamabad Motorway have also been closed.

The thick fog badly disrupted the schedule of national and private airlines after which the airport had been closed. All departing flights were delayed and the incoming flights were diverted to other airports.

According to Lahore Airport sources, the flights operation was expected to resume by 12:00noon on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Motorway Police closed Faisalabad-Pindi Bhatian section and diverted the traffic to Grand Trunk (GT) Road.
 

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