Pakistan: At least 40 dead as bus looses control; plunges into ditch in Balochistan
A passenger bus traveling from Quetta to Islamabad plunged into a ravine in Pakistan's Balochistan province, resulting in at least 40 deaths. Rescue operations are underway for the eight injured survivors.
Why it matters
This is a significant transportation tragedy highlighting road safety issues in remote regions of Pakistan.
At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a deep roadside ravine in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province early Friday, officials said.The bus, carrying 48 passengers, was travelling from the provincial capital Quetta to the national capital Islamabad when it lost control and fell into the ravine in Dana Sar, a remote area near the border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, according to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind and a rescue agency.(This is a developing story. More updates to follow)Catch the latest world news and top headlines. Download the TOI App.
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