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At Least Five Dead, 27 Injured as Karachi-Bound Bus Falls Into Ravine in Chakwal

Rescue officials report the driver lost control at a sharp bend.

Overview

  • The long-distance bus was traveling from Islamabad to Karachi when it skidded off the road in the Dhok Pathan area near Talagang.
  • Rescue 1122 teams pulled survivors from the wreckage and transferred the injured to nearby hospitals.
  • Officials said seven women are among the injured, with several reported to be in serious condition.
  • Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief and wished the injured a swift recovery.
  • The crash highlights recurring bus accidents in Pakistan, with reports noting a deadly M-14 overturning in December 2025.