Three members of a family, including a woman and a child, were killed after a trailer crashed into their car on Allama Iqbal Road in Lahore's Garhi Shahu area, police and rescue officials said. The victims were identified as Muhammad Asim, his wife Huma Asim, and their son Talha Asim.

They belonged to the Shah Jamal neighbourhood in the city's Ichhra area. According to Rescue 1122, the car became trapped beneath the heavy vehicle in the collision.

Rescuers had to cut open the wreckage to retrieve the bodies. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the accident on a complaint filed by the victims' surviving son, Muhammad bin Asim.

According to the police document, the trailer driver was driving recklessly when he struck the car from behind. In his complaint, Muhammad bin Asim stated that he lost his father, mother, and brother in the tragic crash.

Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the fleeing driver and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.