BAHAWALPUR: Three persons were killed when a trailer hit their motorcycle at Lalloowali Mori near Uch Sharif, about 70km from here, on Friday.

According to emergency rescue service 1122, Moaz, 30, Ateeg, 26, and Asim, 22, of Channigoth were on their way on a motorcycle when a speeding trailer hit them. Moaz died on the spot, while pillion riders Asim and Ateeg suffered serious injuries and were shifted to Ahmedpur East THQ Hospital where they also succumbed to their injuries.

The trailer driver managed to flee from the scene. The body of Moaz was shifted to the Uch rural health centre.

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