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Pakistan: At Least 40 Killed as Bus Falls Into Ravine

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A bus traveling from Quetta to Peshawar fell into a deep ravine in Pakistan's mountainous western region on July 3, killing at least 40 people and injuring 11.
  • The accident occurred in the Dana Sar area of Zhob district, with the bus falling an estimated 21 to 24 meters.
  • Rescue operations faced significant difficulties due to the rugged terrain, and road accidents remain common in Pakistan due to insufficient safety standards.

At least 40 people died and 11 were injured when a bus plunged into a deep ravine in Pakistan's mountainous western region after skidding off the road. The incident occurred on July 3 in the Dana Sar area of Zhob district.

A bus connecting Quetta to Peshawar fell into a deep ravine in the mountainous region of Dana Sar (...) We count 40 dead and 11 injured.

— Sanaullah SheraniDescribing the bus accident and initial casualty figures.

"A bus connecting Quetta to Peshawar fell into a deep ravine in the mountainous region of Dana Sar... We count 40 dead and 11 injured," stated Sanaullah Sherani, head of the emergency center for Zhob district. He added that the bus fell approximately 21 to 24 meters into the ravine. Three of the injured are in critical condition.

Rescue teams from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces responded to the scene. However, Shahid Rind, spokesperson for the Balochistan provincial minister, noted that the accident's location in a rugged mountainous area presented significant challenges for the initial rescue efforts.

The accident occurred in a rugged mountainous area, so rescue teams encountered significant difficulties during the initial phase of the operation.

— Sanaullah SheraniExplaining the challenges faced by rescue teams.

Road accidents are a persistent issue in Pakistan, frequently caused by lax enforcement of traffic laws, speeding, and inadequate road safety measures. A previous bus accident near the village of Soon on August 25, 2024, claimed the lives of 23 people.

The bus fell about 21 to 24 meters into the ravine.

— Sanaullah SheraniProviding details about the depth of the fall.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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