Ghotki, Monday: At least eight people lost their lives, and seven others were injured when a passenger bus collided with a trailer truck on the Sukkur-Multan motorway near Malook Wali village in the early hours of Monday. The bus was traveling from Mansehra to Karachi when the tragic incident occurred, according to the Motorway Police.
Among the deceased were women and children, with four of the injured reported to be in critical condition. The bodies and injured were transported to Tehsil Hospital Ghotki for necessary legal procedures and medical treatment. The victims identified include Noor Elahi, Shagufta, Rozina, Uneeba, and Hasnat. The police noted that the victims’ families were not present at the hospital.
Rescue efforts were hampered by rain, making it difficult to identify the bodies. Following the rescue operation, the wreckage of the bus and trailer was moved to a nearby rest area.
In a separate incident, four people were killed and 11 others injured when a passenger coach fell into a gorge in Mian Khan village of Katlang Tehsil, Mardan, on Sunday. Rescue sources reported that women and children were among the injured.
Earlier, on April 17, a road accident on the Indus Highway near Manjhand claimed the lives of six people and injured several others. The accident occurred when a passenger bus, an oil tanker, and a mini-truck collided.
