Syed Muhammad Qaseem:
QUETTA: In a tragic incident at the Western Bypass in Quetta, a bus overturned and fell into a ditch, resulting in the death of 7 people and leaving 53 others injured.
The accident occurred on Thursday, with rescue teams from MERC 1122 Saryab and the Airport teams responding swiftly. A total of 8 injured and 2 deceased were rushed to BMC Hospital and the Civil Hospital Trauma Center.
Eyewitnesses attributed the crash to the poor condition of the road and reckless driving, factors that contributed to the bus losing control. Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded at the site of the tragedy, as locals and rescue teams worked tirelessly to assist the victims.
Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar visited the trauma center to assess the care being provided to the injured, and an emergency was declared at the facility to ensure immediate medical attention.
The Balochistan government expressed grief and sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Authorities have launched an investigation, with increasing demands for road safety improvements and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent future accidents.
