MULTAN, Aug 01 (APP):Rescue 1122 Multan responded to 13,486 emergencies and rescued 13,538 people during July 2026,District Emergency Officer(DEO) Dr.Hussain Mian said on Saturday. He said the emergency service maintained an average response time of less than seven minutes during the month. According to Rescue 1122 data,the service responded to 2,763 road traffic accidents,109 fire incidents,311 crime-related emergencies,eight building collapse incidents and 8,065 medical cases,including cardiac,respiratory and gynaecological emergencies. The …
Over 13,000 emergencies attended by Rescue 1122 in July
MULTAN, Aug 01 (APP):Rescue 1122 Multan responded to 13,486 emergencies and rescued 13,538 people during July 2026,District Emergency Officer(DEO) Dr.Hussain Mian said on Saturday.
He said the emergency service maintained an average response time of less than seven minutes during the month.
According to Rescue 1122 data,the service responded to 2,763 road traffic accidents,109 fire incidents,311 crime-related emergencies,eight building collapse incidents and 8,065 medical cases,including cardiac,respiratory and gynaecological emergencies.
The district emergency officer said 5,461 victims were shifted to hospitals while 6,929 people were provided first aid at the scene.
He added that 24 people died on the spot in road accidents while 678 patients were transferred between hospitals on doctors’ recommendations for better treatment.
Rescue teams also rescued and treated 58 animals during the month, he said.
DEO Dr.Hussain said the district administration had imposed a ban under Section-144 on bathing in rivers,canals, streams, rainwater drains and ponds due to the monsoon season and the threat of flooding.
He said Rescue 1122 had established nine flood response points across the district,including Multan City,Multan Saddar,Shujabad and Jalalpur Pirwala.
The points had been equipped with trained rescuers,boats, life jackets and other necessary equipment to deal with any emergency.
The official urged citizens to avoid entering rivers,canals and other water bodies during the monsoon and stay away from dilapidated buildings,rooftops,electric poles and exposed wires.
He also advised motorists to follow traffic rules, avoid speeding and use helmets and seat belts during rainy weather.
Citizens were urged to contact Rescue 1122 immediately in case of any emergency.
