Advertisement
Categories: News

Fatal Bus Accident Claims 28 Lives in Washuk, Balochistan

Advertisement

A devastating accident in Washuk, Balochistan, claimed the lives of 28 individuals, including women and children, as a passenger coach traveling from Turbat to Quetta overturned on Wednesday morning.

Reports indicate that 22 passengers sustained injuries in the tragic incident, attributed to a tire burst and excessive speeding. The driver lost control of the bus, causing it to veer off the road and plunge into a ravine near Basima area.

Rescue teams promptly responded, transferring the deceased and injured to a local hospital for medical attention. Basima Assistant Commissioner Ismail Mengal confirmed that the accident was triggered by a tire burst, leading to the vehicle’s overturning and subsequent fall into the ravine.

With six passengers reported to be in serious condition, efforts are underway to transport the injured to Quetta after administering initial aid. Authorities have requested the provincial government for helicopter assistance in this regard, while the deceased are kept at Civil Hospital for identification.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani extended condolences to the grieving families, expressing solidarity and prayers for the departed souls. They pledged support to the affected families during this challenging period and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

Advertisement
News Desk

Recent Posts

PDA and Arid Agriculture University Sign MoU to Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration in Dairy Sector

Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi have signed…

3 hours ago

ZTBL and PDA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Pakistan’s Dairy Sector Modernisation

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) and the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) have signed a memorandum…

23 hours ago

Trump Cites Five Jets Downed in India-Pakistan Clash, Credits U.S. with Preventing Nuclear Crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump said up to five fighter jets were brought down during the…

6 days ago

Spotify Spotlights Pakistan’s Breakout Star Afusic as the RADAR Artist for Q3

Spotify's RADAR Pakistan returns this quarter, spotlighting Afusic as its latest featured artist. Afusic is…

6 days ago

OICCI Statement on the Recent Loss of Lives Due to Flooding and Extreme Weather Events in Pakistan

The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) is deeply saddened by the tragic…

6 days ago

Stopover in Dubai: what to do, where to eat and where to stay

If you’re planning a Dubai getaway that’s got a little bit of everything, world-class shopping,…

6 days ago