Summary Motorway has been closed from Lahore to Pindi Bhattian as visibility was down to zero due to fog.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Dense fog covered several cities of Punjab, including Lahore, Sheikhupura, Muridke, Okara and Sahiwal, on night between Monday and Tuesday, causing problem in the flow of traffic on Motorway and other highways while a severe disruption in flight schedule at Lahore s Allama Iqbal Airport was also seen as visibility was down to zero. Several of the flights had to be redirected to other locations.
Motorway’s section from Lahore to Pindi Bhattian has been closed for all kinds of traffic as visibility was down to zero due to dense fog.
The Motorway police have appealed the drivers to use GT Road for travel from Lahore to Pindi Bhattian. The Motorway police have also urged the drivers to drive slowly and switch on fog lights. They also requested people to stay home and avoid unnecessary travelling.
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Earlier on Monday, at least three people sustained injuries as 12 cars on motorway collided with each other due to heavy fog in various cities of Punjab while two Lahore-bound flights were also diverted to Sialkot for landing.
The fog on one hand is welcoming winter season in Punjab while on the other hand, it is also becoming cause of mishaps in the province. The poor visibility due to dense fog resulted in the collision of as many as 12 cars on Motorway near factory area in Sheikhupura.
The accident has left three people injured who were shifted to the hospital for medical assistance.
On the other hand, four people were crushed to death after a speeding trailer hit a car in Darya Khan.
The fog also disrupted flight operation at the Lahore airport after which the administration diverted two separate flights coming from Kuwait and Kuala Lumpur to Sialkot.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the fog will continue engulfing parts of country till Friday in morning and evening.
