RAJANPUR: At least nine people were killed and 31 others injured when a passenger bus travelling from Karachi to Dera Ghazi Khan hit a road divider and overturned on the Indus Highway near Bangla Hidayat on Wednesday.
According to Rescue 1122 officials, the accident occurred in an area where road construction work was under way. The bus struck the median and overturned, killing nine passengers at the scene. Women and children were among the injured.
Rescue teams reached the site and began relief operations. Of the 31 injured, 19 were shifted to hospital for treatment, while 12 with minor injuries received first aid at the scene. The bodies of the deceased and the other injured passengers were also taken to hospital.
The Deputy Commissioner of Rajanpur visited the accident site to review the situation and directed rescue personnel to speed up relief efforts. He also instructed hospital administrations to ensure the injured received the best possible medical care without delay.
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and directed the authorities to provide the best available medical treatment to the injured.
Police have launched an investigation into the accident. Further details about the identities of the deceased and injured were awaited.
