Six dead, 20 injured as passenger bus overturns in southern Pakistan
The bus was heading from Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi toward Keenjhar Lake in Sindh's Thatta district when the accident occurred. Six people were killed and 20 injured in the accident, Rescue 1122 Sindh service said in a statement.
'The deceased and injured have been shifted to the Civil Hospital Thatta,' the statement said.
In a separate incident, one person died while several others were injured after a passenger bus reportedly overturned on the Gambat National Highway in Sindh's Khairpur district.
Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in both accidents, a statement from his office said.
'Drivers must not let go of caution while driving,' Lanjar said. 'Even a minor mistake can lead to the loss of valuable human lives.'
Road accidents are common in Pakistan, where several roads are in dilapidated condition and drivers often avoid following traffic regulations.
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