Boy crushed to death by tractor-trolley

District


BAHAWALPUR:A boy was crushed to death by a tractor-trolley in the Goth Mehro area of the district on Ganwar Shah Road, Rescue 1122 officials said on Saturday.



According to the Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122),the incident occurred when a tractor-trolley loaded with cotton stalks was being reversed for unloading and accidentally ran over the child,who was standing behind the vehicle.



The boy sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot.



Rescue 1122 personnel rushed to the scene and examined the child but found no signs of life.



As the deceased’s residence was located nearby, the rescue team shifted his body to his home.



The deceased was identified as Dilawar(13),son of Shafeeq.