Five female students received on‑site medical care after their scooters collided during a road‑safety rally at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The event, held on 2 October 2026, was a joint initiative of the university and the City Traffic Police aimed at raising awareness about safe riding practices among women. Over a hundred participants, mostly university students, gathered on the campus grounds to demonstrate defensive driving techniques, practice proper use of helmets and reflective gear, and receive guidance on navigating busy city streets.
Midway through the demonstration, a group of scooters entered a narrow lane simultaneously, causing several vehicles to tangle and tumble. Emergency responders present at the rally quickly attended to the riders; none of the injuries were deemed life‑threatening, and the affected students were given first‑aid before being advised to consult a doctor for any lingering discomfort.
University officials, including Dean Dr Sadia Khan, emphasized that the rally’s primary goal was to empower female motorcyclists with knowledge and confidence. “Our students are eager to ride, but they must do so with the right protection and awareness,” she said, adding that helmets, gloves and reflective jackets would now be mandatory for all campus‑based riding clubs. Traffic police spokesperson Inspector Rashid Ahmed echoed the sentiment, noting that incidents like this underscore the need for structured training before large‑scale gatherings.
Road‑traffic accidents remain a leading cause of injury in Pakistan, with women riders often facing higher risks due to limited access to formal training. The university plans to incorporate regular safety workshops into its curriculum and coordinate with traffic authorities to organize smaller, supervised riding sessions, hoping to prevent future mishaps while continuing to promote safe mobility for women across the region.