At least seven persons were killed in a car accident that occurred near National Highway of Qazi Ahmad area, NawabShah. Police sources reported on Monday, a car carrying few persons of a family was passing through National Highway of Qazi Ahmad area when it fell into a deep canal. As a result, seven persons including three women and three children died on the spot. As per initial reports, the ill-fated vehicle caught fire after falling into the canal. The Rescue team retrieved the burnt bodies after hectic efforts. Further investigations are underway.