Why This List Matters on Murree Road
Murree Road climbs from roughly 500 metres in Rawalpindi to over 2,300 metres at Murree, and the road itself is narrow, winding, and often congested. Mobile coverage thins out on the higher stretches, GPS pins can drop a location several hundred metres off on switchback curves, and winter snow or monsoon landslides can close sections without much warning.
None of that is a reason to worry — thousands of families make this trip safely every week. It's simply why it helps to have the right numbers saved before you leave, rather than searching for them with one bar of signal on the side of the road.
Emergency Numbers, By Category
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Rescue 1122
Nationwide ambulance, fire and rescue — the fastest single number for any injury or accident.
Edhi Foundation Ambulance
Free 24/7 ambulance network, available as a backup or alternative to 1122.
Fire Brigade
Direct fire emergency line, in addition to Rescue 1122's fire response.
Police Emergency
Pakistan's nationwide police helpline for crime, threats or accidents needing police response.
Islamabad Police IGP Line
Complaint and assistance line for the Islamabad side of the route, run by Islamabad Police.
National Highway & Motorway Police
Patrols the N-75 Murree Expressway — call for breakdowns, accidents or road hazards on the highway sections.
Bomb Disposal
For reporting suspicious or unattended objects.
Madadgar National Helpline
Nationwide child protection and welfare helpline, useful if a child is lost or at risk.
Hospitals Along the Route
From tertiary care in Islamabad to the hill station's own emergency ward, here's where to head depending on how far up the road you are.
PIMS Hospital
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences — a major public hospital with a full trauma and emergency department.
📞 051-9261170Polyclinic Hospital
Federal Government Polyclinic, another major Islamabad hospital with emergency services.
📞 051-9214965THQ Hospital Murree
The Tehsil Headquarters Hospital on Cart Road / Guldana Road is the main public hospital for Murree town, with a 24/7 emergency department that handles trauma cases through peak tourist season and winter snowfall.
📞 (051) 3412025Rescue 1122 Dispatch
If you're unsure which facility is closest, calling 1122 routes you to the nearest available ambulance and hospital automatically.
📞 1122The Route, Segment by Segment
Knowing roughly where you are helps you describe your location clearly to a dispatcher when GPS pins aren't reliable.
Rawalpindi Saddar
Dense urban coverage — signal and hospital access are strongest here.
Committee Chowk
Still within easy reach of Rawalpindi hospitals and police stations.
Faizabad
The Islamabad/Rawalpindi boundary — closest point to PIMS and Polyclinic.
Islamabad Express
Road starts to climb; keep an eye on fuel and signal from here on.
Tret / Kuldana
Signal becomes patchy on this stretch. This is where offline-saved numbers matter most.
Murree
THQ Hospital Murree and local police are your nearest responders from here through Bhurban.
Step-by-Step: Accident or Breakdown
Move to safety first
Get off the traffic lane if you can. On blind curves, put on hazard lights immediately.
Call 1122 for any injury
Give the dispatcher your nearest landmark (a chowk, hotel, or checkpoint) rather than relying only on GPS.
Call 130 for a highway breakdown
On the Murree Expressway itself, National Highway & Motorway Police can dispatch help for vehicle issues.
Contact your hotel or local host
They often know the fastest local routes to help and can guide responders in.
Let family know
A quick message with your last known landmark means someone reliable is tracking your situation.
File a police report if needed
For accidents involving vehicle damage or injury, dial 15 to reach police once the immediate emergency is handled.
Seasonal Safety Notes
☀️ Summer & Monsoon (Jun–Sep)
- Sudden monsoon showers can trigger minor landslides on cut sections of road — slow down after rain.
- Peak weekend and Eid traffic causes long standstills; keep water and snacks on hand.
- Report a blocked road to Highway Police (130) rather than trying to reroute through unmarked tracks.
❄️ Winter Snowfall (Dec–Feb)
- Icy patches form fast after sunset — drive with extra following distance near Kuldana and Ghora Gali.
- Watch for early hypothermia signs — shivering, slurred speech, confusion — and get indoors or call 1122.
- Heavy snowfall can temporarily close sections of the expressway; check road status before you leave.
Keep a Copy Offline
Print this page or take a screenshot before you leave Rawalpindi — signal past Kuldana isn't guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dial 1122. Rescue 1122 covers ambulance, fire and rescue across Punjab, including Murree, and is the single fastest way to reach trained responders.
Numbers like 15, 1122 and 115 can connect even with no balance or an inactive SIM, as long as there is some network coverage. Save numbers offline and note landmarks as you travel, since coverage itself can still be patchy.
THQ Hospital Murree on Cart Road handles 24/7 emergencies for the town. For advanced trauma or specialist care, PIMS and Polyclinic in Islamabad are the nearest major hospitals back down the route.
The National Highway & Motorway Police patrol the N-75 Murree Expressway and can be reached at 130. Call 1122 first for any injuries.
Move to a safe spot away from traffic, call 1122 for injuries, share your nearest landmark, and contact your hotel or local contact so someone nearby knows your situation.
The Madadgar National Helpline, 1098, handles child protection and welfare cases nationwide and can direct callers to the right local support.