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Tyre Burst Causes Islamabad-Lahore Bus to Overturn, Killing 10 on M-2 Motorway

Punjab authorities opened an investigation into maintenance failures, with injured passengers receiving treatment in Chakwal hospitals.

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Overview

  • The bus carrying 40 people veered off the M-2 motorway near Balkassar after a tyre burst led the driver to lose control and overturn into a roadside ditch.
  • Officials revised the death toll from nine to ten after one more victim succumbed to injuries at a Chakwal hospital.
  • Approximately 30 injured passengers remain under emergency care at Chakwal medical facilities following swift rescue operations.
  • Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief over the tragedy and directed health authorities to ensure the best possible treatment for the wounded.
  • Investigators have begun examining the tyre failure and driver actions as part of a broader probe into vehicle maintenance and motorway safety.