In a sorrowful incident near National Highway Islamabad at Dhok Kala Khan, two Pakistan Army soldiers, who were on leave, met with a devastating accident, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Tuesday.
Sepoy Muhammad Benares, son of Jahandad, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
His comrade, Nasir Mahmood, sustained severe injuries with both legs broken and was promptly shifted to the hospital for urgent medical care.
The soldiers were en route to Faizabad to attend a funeral prayer when their motorcycle was struck by a speeding dumper truck.
Both soldiers belonged to the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Reporter: Farzana Siddique