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Pakistan Bus Crash Kills 11, Over 30 Injured
22 Oct
Summary
- A passenger bus overturned in Pakistan, resulting in 11 fatalities.
- Over 30 individuals sustained injuries, with three in critical condition.
- Overspeeding is suspected as the cause of the deadly accident.
In Pakistan's Punjab province, a tragic road accident occurred on Wednesday when a passenger bus overturned, claiming the lives of at least 11 people. The bus was traveling from Karachi to Dera Ghazi Khan when it crashed into a divider in the Rajanpur district.
Initial reports suggest that overspeeding was the primary cause of the crash, with eyewitness accounts indicating the bus was traveling at high speed on a construction-affected highway stretch. Of the deceased, eight died at the scene, and three succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.
More than 30 passengers were injured, with three reported to be in critical condition. Rescue teams swiftly transported the injured to local hospitals and provided medical assistance to those with minor injuries. The bodies of the victims were also moved to nearby medical facilities.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed her deep sorrow over the incident, extending condolences to the victims' families. She has directed authorities to provide the best possible medical care to the injured and to take appropriate action against those found responsible for the accident.
