40 killed when speeding, overcrowded bus tumbles into Pakistan ravine, officials say
Summary
A passenger bus carrying 48 people overturned into a deep ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 and injuring eight. The bus was overcrowded because it had picked up passengers from another broken-down bus before the accident.Key Facts
- The bus crashed early Friday in Dana Sar, near the border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
- The driver lost control after an argument among passengers, according to an injured survivor, but police are still investigating.
- The bus fell about 70 to 80 feet into a rocky, mountainous ravine.
- Rescue teams faced challenges due to rugged terrain while helping victims.
- The injured were taken to hospitals in nearby districts for treatment.
- Authorities plan to return bodies to their families if victims are from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Pakistan’s President and Balochistan’s Chief Minister expressed sorrow and ordered best medical care for the injured.
- Road accidents in Pakistan are common due to bad roads, poor law enforcement, and unsafe driving, especially in mountains.
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