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At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after an overcrowded passenger bus veered off a highway and plunged into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, officials said.
The accident occurred in Dana Sar, a remote area near the border between Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
According to Shahid Rind, spokesperson for the Balochistan government, the bus was carrying not only its own passengers but also travellers from another bus that had broken down, making the vehicle overcrowded.
The bus reportedly went out of control before falling into the ravine.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti expressed grief over the loss of life and directed authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical treatment.
Rind said rescue teams were working to identify the victims and provide medical assistance to those injured in the crash.
Road accidents are frequent in Pakistan due to poor road infrastructure, weak enforcement of traffic regulations and unsafe driving practices, particularly in mountainous and remote regions.
The accident occurred in Dana Sar, a remote area near the border between Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
According to Shahid Rind, spokesperson for the Balochistan government, the bus was carrying not only its own passengers but also travellers from another bus that had broken down, making the vehicle overcrowded.
The bus reportedly went out of control before falling into the ravine.
Rescue operation underway
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti expressed grief over the loss of life and directed authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical treatment.
Rind said rescue teams were working to identify the victims and provide medical assistance to those injured in the crash.
Road accidents are frequent in Pakistan due to poor road infrastructure, weak enforcement of traffic regulations and unsafe driving practices, particularly in mountainous and remote regions.
