At Least 10 Killed, 32 Injured as Bus Overturns in Rajanpur
RAJANPUR: At least 10 passengers were killed and 32 others injured after a speeding bus hit a road divider and overturned near Bangla Hidayat on the Indus Highway in Punjab’s Rajanpur district on Wednesday, rescue officials said.
The bus was travelling from Karachi to Dera Ghazi Khan when the accident occurred.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene and shifted the bodies and injured passengers to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Emergency Declared at Rajanpur Hospitals
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the bereaved families.
On her instructions, the Rajanpur deputy commissioner reached the accident site to supervise rescue operations.
Maryam also directed officials to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured passengers and prayed for their speedy recovery.
Following the crash, authorities declared an emergency at the District Headquarters Hospital in Rajanpur and other nearby hospitals.
The chief minister also ordered officials to take immediate action against those responsible for the accident.
Another Fatal Road Accident in Punjab
Road accidents remain a recurring concern on highways and motorways across Pakistan. Speeding, reckless driving, driver fatigue and poor vehicle maintenance are among the factors frequently linked to such incidents. Deteriorating road conditions can also contribute to crashes.
The Rajanpur accident occurred a day after five people were killed when a speeding car struck a road divider in Multan. All five occupants of the car belonged to Shujaabad.
