A bus carrying more passengers than its capacity fell into a deep gorge in Balochistan, Pakistan. 40 people died in the accident, while 8 passengers were injured.
A major road accident occurred in the south-western Baluchistan province of Pakistan in the early hours of Friday. According to officials, a bus carrying more passengers slipped off the road and fell into a deep gorge. At least 40 people died in this accident, while eight others were injured.
Balochistan Bus Crash: The bus was going from Quetta to Islamabad
According to government officials, there were a total of 48 passengers in the bus. This bus was going from Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, to Islamabad, the national capital of Pakistan. On the way, an accident took place in ‘Dana Sar’, a remote area located near the border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
How did the accident happen?
According to Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind and a rescue agency, the bus driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle during the journey. After this the bus fell into a deep ditch on the roadside. The accident was so serious that a large number of people lost their lives on the spot, while many other passengers were injured.
Relief and rescue operations continue
As soon as information about the accident was received, the rescue team and local administration reached the spot. The injured were immediately admitted to nearby hospitals, where their treatment is ongoing. According to officials, the death toll in the accident has reached 40, while eight people have been injured. The causes of the accident are being investigated.