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India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
10 killed after bus loses control, falls into ditch in Pakistan
At least ten people were killed and over two dozen injured on Sunday in a bus accident in Pakistan, officials bus with 40 passengers onboard, travelling from Islamabad to Lahore along the M-2 motorway, fell into a ditch near Balkassar in the Punjab province's Chakwal to a spokesperson of the Chakwal Rescue 1122 emergency services, the bus driver lost control after one of the tyres burst, causing the vehicle to overturn and fall into a 'Nine people died in the accident and 30 were injured,' Dr Saeed Akhter, chief executive officer of the Chakwal District Health Authority (DHA), said in a passengers died on the spot, while two succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The bus driver and four children were among the the deceased and injured were shifted to a government hospital in to emergency services, Emy Dela Cruz, a Filipino woman, was also among the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief over the accident and directed the health authorities to provide the best treatment to the accidents are common in Pakistan and are often caused by careless driving and poor road conditions.- EndsMust Watch
News18
4 days ago
- News18
10 killed, over 2 dozen injured in road accident in Pakistan
Islamabad/Lahore, Jul 27 (PTI) At least ten people were killed and over two dozen injured on Sunday in a bus accident in Pakistan, officials said. The bus with 40 passengers onboard, travelling from Islamabad to Lahore through the M-2 motorway, fell into a ditch near Balkassar in the Punjab province's Chakwal district. According to a spokesperson of the Chakwal Rescue 1122 emergency services, the bus driver lost control after one of the tyres burst, causing the vehicle to overturn and fall into a ditch. 'Nine people died in the accident and 30 were injured," Dr Saeed Akhter, chief executive officer of the Chakwal District Health Authority (DHA), said in a statement. Eight passengers died on the spot, while two succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The bus driver and four children were among the dead. All the deceased and injured were shifted to a government hospital in Chakwal. According to emergency services, Emy Dela Cruz, a Filipino woman, was also among the wounded. view comments First Published: July 27, 2025, 19:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
