10 killed, 32 injured as passenger bus overturns on Indus Highway in Rajanpur

At least 10 people, including two women, were killed and 32 others injured after a passenger bus overturned on the Indus Highway in Rajanpur on Wednesday, rescue officials said.

According to rescue authorities, the bus was travelling from Rajanpur to Dera Ghazi Khan when it met with an accident after colliding with a road divider on the Indus Highway.

Rescue teams rushed to the scene shortly after receiving information about the accident and launched emergency operations to evacuate the passengers and provide medical assistance to the injured. The injured included women and children.

The injured passengers were subsequently shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities were directed to ensure that all injured victims received immediate medical attention and the best possible healthcare facilities.

Rajanpur Deputy Commissioner also reached the accident site to assess the situation and review the ongoing rescue operations. He directed rescue personnel to expedite their efforts and ensure that the injured were provided with prompt medical assistance.

The deputy commissioner further instructed the relevant authorities to ensure that no negligence occurred in the treatment of the injured passengers and that hospitals provided them with the necessary medical facilities.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the tragic accident and extended her condolences to the bereaved families.

She also prayed for the swift recovery of the injured passengers and directed the authorities to ensure they received the best possible medical treatment.

The latest accident has once again drawn attention to road safety concerns along the Indus Highway, particularly in the Rajanpur region.

In December 2022, another deadly traffic accident occurred near Shah Wali on the Indus Highway in Rajanpur, when two passenger buses collided, killing eight people and injuring more than 25 others. Initial reports at the time cited dense fog and overspeeding as possible causes of the crash.

Authorities have yet to disclose further details regarding the exact circumstances that led to Wednesday’s accident.