At least 13 people died and dozens were injured in a Balochistan bus crash and a separate Karachi accident, officials said Thursday. Rescuers rushed to the sites to help victims and clear the roads.
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In Lasbela’s Othal area, a passenger coach collided with a truck near Zero Point. Six passengers died, and 17 others suffered serious injuries. Traffic on the national highway was blocked temporarily.
Meanwhile, in Hub-Winder, Karachi, a coach crash killed seven people and injured 16 more, including women and children. Rescue teams transported the injured to the Civil Hospital Trauma Centre.
Authorities said all rescue operations are complete and traffic has resumed. These accidents follow other deadly bus crashes in the region, many caused by brake failures and speeding.
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Road safety remains a serious problem in Pakistan, especially in rural areas. The Balochistan bus crash highlights the urgent need for stricter traffic rules and better road maintenance.