A tragic road accident near Mariamabad claimed the lives of
three young men, including 16-year-old Danish Masih. The accident took place on
Sangla Road when four young men from Village 468 in Samundri were traveling on
motorcycles to attend the annual Mariamabad festival. At around 5 PM, their
motorcycles collided with each other and then crashed into a vehicle and an
ambulance near Marh Balochan Road. Two of the victims suffered severe head
injuries, while the others were critically injured.
Danish Masih, the youngest of five brothers and two sisters,
succumbed to his injuries on September 7, 2024, the day of his funeral, which
was held in his home village. His younger brother, Kiran, who also sustained
serious injuries, is still undergoing treatment. Two other young men involved,
brothers from Faisalabad, also tragically lost their lives in the accident.
Witnesses reported that the ambulance involved failed to
stop due to brake failure, causing further injuries to bystanders. Despite the
ambulance transporting victims to a hospital in Kamoke, Danish's condition
deteriorated, and he was transferred to a larger hospital in Lahore, where he
later passed away.
The accident has shocked the local Christian community,
turning a joyful event into a time of mourning. Calls have been made for a
thorough investigation into the negligence of the ambulance driver and for
better enforcement of road safety measures to prevent future tragedies. The
families of the victims are seeking justice and hope that stricter regulations
will be put in place.