SHEIKHUPURA: At least 13 persons lost their lives and more than 15 persons including women and children sustained serious wounded in a horrible collision between a passenger bus and van in Sheikhupura.

Rescue officials told media that both vehicles caught fire after the collision took place near Narang Mandi Meran stop. Relief activities are underway to take out the affected passengers of both vehicles for taking them to the hospitals.

They said that many among injured persons are in critical condition. The deceased persons are being said to belong the same family who were returning to Narowal from Lahore after attending a wedding ceremony.—NNI