Case Study 1: Motorway Pile-Up Due to Fog
Date & Location: January 2024, Lahore-Islamabad Motorway
Incident Details: A dense fog led to a multi-vehicle collision involving more than 20 vehicles.
Losses: 7 people died, over 30 injured.
Failures: Poor visibility, over-speeding, lack of warning systems.
Learnings: Importance of fog lights, speed limits in low-visibility conditions, use of smart traffic systems.
Case Study 2: Karachi Bus Accident
Date & Location: March 2023, Karachi
Incident Details: A bus carrying passengers lost control and overturned due to over-speeding.
Losses: 14 people died, several critically injured.
Failures: Reckless driving, poor road infrastructure, lack of vehicle maintenance.
Learnings: Stricter driver regulations, periodic vehicle fitness checks, improved road design.