28| A Road Accident Life is uncertain, fleeting and unpredictable in its nature. Man is exceedingly conscious to adopt adequate measures for this security and safety. But in spite of his efforts and all struggle, he cannot escape from the clutches of ‘Nature, red in tooth and claw. We daily observe accidents of various kinds occurring at different places all around the world. Thousands of people lose their precious lives in these accidents and many others are crippled for life. Perhaps this surging stream of human blood is not enough to satiate the unquenchable thirst of furious imminent fate. Shakespeare says: “As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods, they kill us for their sport” Accidents are always pathetic, distressing and heart-rending. The accident I am going to narrate is tragically terrible. Once, my friends and I made a program to spend a few days in the comforting company of nature in Swat Valley. The preparations were finalized within two days. On the third day, we...
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