Two girls were reportedly killed after being struck by a speeding car while crossing Murree Road near Rehmanabad in Rawalpindi early Friday morning.
The fatal accident occurred at approximately 5:06am on November 13 outside a National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) building, according to footage circulated on social media.
A video shared on X by user Shaheryar Hassan shows the two girls attempting to cross the road when a fast-moving vehicle strikes them, throwing both into the air before they fall onto the road.
Both victims reportedly died at the scene as a result of the collision.
The footage, which circulated online shortly after the incident, highlighted the severity of the crash. However, the identities and ages of the victims were not immediately available.
Details concerning the driver and the circumstances leading to the accident also remained unclear.
It was not immediately known whether the driver stopped following the collision or whether police had taken anyone into custody in connection with the incident.
The tragedy has renewed concerns about road safety in Pakistan, particularly the dangers posed by speeding vehicles and the risks faced by pedestrians crossing busy urban roads.
Road traffic accidents continue to claim thousands of lives across the country each year, with speeding, unsafe driving practices and inadequate pedestrian safety measures among the major concerns.
According to estimates attributed to the World Health Organization and traffic monitoring sources, approximately 34,392 people die in road crashes in Pakistan annually, equivalent to an average of around 94 deaths every day.
Punjab has also witnessed a high number of traffic accidents in recent months.
Figures attributed to Rescue 1122 indicate that the province recorded 44,797 road traffic crashes during October 2026, resulting in at least 464 deaths and 23,543 serious injuries.
The latest incident in Rawalpindi has further highlighted the need for stronger traffic enforcement and improved pedestrian safety measures on heavily travelled roads.
Further details regarding the victims, the driver and any police investigation were awaited.