Driver’s negligence blamed for the accident; seven injured
On Monday, a bus overturned on the M-14 Motorway near Fateh Jang, claiming 11 lives and injuring 22 others. Among the deceased were six women and five men.
Incident Details
- The bus was traveling from Bahawalpur to Islamabad.
- Motorway Police spokesperson attributed the accident to driver negligence.
- Six injured passengers, including three women, were shifted to Benazir Bhutto Hospital, while one was sent to Islamabad and another to District Headquarters Hospital.
- Victims hailed from Bahawalpur, Vehari, Sharaqpur, and Islamabad.
Government Response
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief over the tragedy and prayed for the injured.
- Motorway Police IG Riffat Mukhtar ordered an immediate investigation and directed authorities to provide top-notch medical facilities to the injured.
Overview of Bus Accidents in Pakistan
Bus accidents are frequent in Pakistan, often caused by driver negligence, poor road conditions, or weather.
- Last month, a bus in Gilgit-Baltistan fell into the Indus River, killing 14 people.
- In September, a bus in Balochistan’s Sherani district plunged into a ditch, killing six and injuring 20.
- August saw two major accidents, with 25 people dying in a ditch accident near Pana Bridge and eight fatalities in a collision on the Sukkur-Multan motorway.
