Couple killed in traffic accident near Bhalwal highway

Bhalwal: In an unfortunate incident, a husband and wife were killed when their speeding car hit a pole near Bhalwal on the highway.

According to the details, 40-year-old Umair of Faisalabad was going to Islamabad by car along with his wife and children, when the over-speeding car went out of control and hit a pole near Salim area of Bhalwal, killing Umair and his 38-year-old wife Adila.

As a result of the accident on the highway, four people were also injured who were shifted to Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Bhalwal for medical assistance. But in view of critical condition they are being shifted to Sargodha.

Police, however, have cordoned off the area to start an investigation.