At least nine passengers were killed and 36 others, including women and children, were injured when a passenger bus struck a road divider and overturned near Bangla Hidayat in Rajanpur on the Indus Highway, rescue officials said.
Bus Was En Route From Karachi to Dera Ghazi Khan
According to rescue officials, the ill-fated bus was travelling from Karachi to Dera Ghazi Khan when the accident occurred. The vehicle collided with a divider before overturning, causing casualties among those on board.
Rescue Operation and Medical Treatment
Rescue 1122 said emergency teams rushed to the scene after receiving information about the crash and launched operations to recover the bodies of the deceased and evacuate the injured.
- Nine passengers were killed in the crash.
- Thirty-six others were injured, among them women and children.
- The injured were shifted to hospitals for medical treatment.
- Passengers with minor injuries received first aid at the scene.
The accident underscores the persistent dangers on the country’s highways, where long-distance passenger buses frequently travel overnight between major cities and rural districts.
