Gujranwala: At least five members of a family were killed and four others injured when a truck rammed into a minivan in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province early on Saturday, an official said on Saturday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the accident occurred on Hafizabad Road near the Qila Diwan Singh area of Gujranwala district, a Rescue 1122 spokesperson told Xinhua. The spokesperson reported that a speeding truck collided with the van carrying the family, resulting in the immediate death of five individuals and leaving four others with serious injuries.

The victims included three men and two women, as stated by the spokesperson, who also mentioned that the injured were transported to a hospital for medical treatment.

Road accidents are prevalent in Pakistan, often attributed to reckless driving, substandard road conditions, and a lack of adherence to traffic regulations.