At least 28 people have died at least 22 are injured after a bus fell into a ravine in Washuk, Balochistan on Wednesday, according to officials.
Speaking to Dawn.com, Basima Assistant Commissioner (AC) Ismail Mengal, said the accident occurred when a tire burst, which lead to the bus plunging into a ravine.
Three women and three children are also among the deceased, AC Mengal said.
He noted that the bus, which was carrying 45 to 50 passengers, was travelling from Turbat to Quetta at night and the accident occurred around 5am.
Some of the injured are in critical condition, with officials fearing it may lead to a rise in the number of deaths.
The bodies and the injured were taken to the Basima Civil Hospital, where 22 more people succumbed to their injuries.
Due to a lack of mobile network at the site of the incident and no population nearby, there was a delay in Levies officials getting information. However, AC Mengal said that rescue officials reached the incident site as soon as they received the news.
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti expressed deep regret and sorrow over the loss of human lives. He also expressed his condolences to the families of those who died in the accident.
The CM directed that the best medical facilities be provided to the injured, and prayed for their speedy recovery.
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