At least 19 killed as bus plunges into ravine in Balochistan

At least 19 passengers were killed and 12 others sustained injuries after a Quetta-bound bus plunged into a ravine in Balochistan on Sunday morning.

The passenger bus was heading to Quetta from Rawalpindi when it fell into a deep ravine near Shirani district, reports Geo TV.

Shirani district’s assistant commissioner, however, says the incident took place within limits of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the rescue officials, the ill-fated passenger bus was heading to Quetta from Rawalpindi when it plunged into a deep ravine near Danasar area of Shirani district.

The reason behind the incident has yet to be ascertained. The deceased have also yet to be identified.

Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the Balochistan bus accident, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed to provide immediate and the best medical care to the injured.

Balochistan Chief Minister Quddus Bizenjo expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in the tragic incident. He directed the administration and the rescue officials to expedite their efforts. He ordered the authorities to impose a state of emergency in Zhob’s hospitals and provide the best medical facilities to the injured.

Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the accident and extended his sympathy to the families of the victims.