111 people have died in 21,000 traffi­c accide­nts in the provin­cial capita­l this year, so farLAHORE: Typically considered to be the most convenient mode of transportation, motorcycles have slowly garnered a reputation of being a moving death trap. The number of motorcycles registered in Lahore is close three million, according to statistics by the excise department. But there are at least 0.5 million motorcycles, which are registered in other cities, that are currently traveling on the roads of the provincial metropolis. He explained that traffic wardens have been directed to not chase motorcyclists over traffic violations as they resort to speeding in an effort to escape. In addition to head injuries, motorcyclists also sustain leg injuries.

Source: The Express Tribune July 19, 2019 06:22 UTC