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Passenger Bus Crash in Balochistan Ravine Kills 28, Injures Dozens

The bus lost control on a mountainous highway, prompting swift rescue operations and high-level government condolences.

  • The bus, carrying 54 passengers, was traveling from Turbat to Quetta in Balochistan province.
  • Authorities are investigating potential causes, including driver fatigue and extreme heat affecting the bus tires.
  • Rescue efforts were swift, with critically injured passengers being airlifted to Quetta for treatment.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti expressed condolences and pledged medical support.
  • Pakistan's poor road conditions and safety standards contribute to frequent and deadly accidents.
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