Bahawalpur A man was killed and another critically injured when a tractor-trolley carrying dried fodder hit them while they were sitting by the roadside and using their mobile phones in Chak-29, Yazman, Rescue 1122 officials said.
The accident occurred when the tractor-trolley, reportedly being driven without functioning headlights, struck the two men. One of them was run over and died on the spot, while the other sustained a fracture to his right tibia and fibula.
The injured was identified as 18-year-old Ahsan, son of Irshad, a resident of Chak No. 132/DB, Yazman. He was provided the first aid at the scene and later shifted to the Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital for further treatment.
Before Rescue 1122 personnel arrived, the deceased’s family had taken his body home and declined to provide his identity or other details. Consequently, the deceased could not be identified.
The tractor-trolley driver fled the scene after the accident. Local residents later moved the vehicle to the roadside to clear the road.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident.