Elderly man killed in road accident

District


GUJRAT: An elderly man was killed after being hit by a tractor while crossing the road near Gondal Chowk on Samman Pindi Road,here on Friday.



According to Rescue 1122 officials,Muhammad Inayat(70),son of Khushi Muhammad,sustained serious head injuries and a fracture in his right arm in the accident,died on the spot.



Rescue 1122 personnel reached the scene and provided the necessary response.



However,the deceased’s family refused to shift the body to hospital or initiate any legal proceedings.



The body was handed over to them and transported to their residence at Dera Ariyan in a nearby village.