Recently, hundreds of commuters got stuck in a traffic jam on GT Road near Jehlum River Bridge when a meticulously dug trench, intended to halt a political march, collapsed unexpectedly. Here are the dramatic events that unfolded and the struggles faced by both drivers and authorities in the aftermath.
When the government ordered the excavation of a trench near the Jhelum Toll Plaza to halt the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) march, it seemed like a strategic move to bring the situation under control. This trench, with its substantial depth and width, was intended to serve as a formidable obstacle, effectively blocking the progress of the Pakistan Bachao March from Karachi to Islamabad.
After the government and TLP reached an agreement, the trench was filled, and order was restored. But the heavy rainfall poured into the trench, transforming it into an unforgiving swamp.
Traffic on GT Road came to a halt. Commuters found themselves trapped in never-ending queues, stretching as far as the eye could see. The unfortunate drivers and passengers, their plans and schedules disrupted, became unwitting participants in a chaotic spectacle that demanded immediate resolution.
The collapse of the trench on GT Road near Jehlum River Bridge turned what was meant to be a strategic measure into a scene of chaos and frustration. Commuters, caught in the crossfire of unforeseen circumstances, found themselves victims of circumstances beyond their control. The authorities worked diligently to restore order and assist those in need.
