A passenger bus plunged approximately 80 feet into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday morning, killing at least 40 people and injuring eight others. The overcrowded vehicle was traveling from Quetta to Islamabad when it went out of control near the border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
Key Takeaways
An overcrowded passenger bus plunged into an 80-foot-deep ravine in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others. According to reports, the crash occurred after a passenger allegedly grabbed the driver by the neck following an argument about overcrowding.
- Bus carrying 48 passengers fell into a deep ditch in southwestern Pakistan
- Argument between passengers reportedly led to loss of control
- Rescue efforts hampered by rugged terrain and remote location
- Authorities investigating cause of crash, three bodies remain unidentified
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Count | 1 Difference | TimesLIVE and Reuters report 48 passengers; Daily Mail says bus carried additional passengers from a broken-down vehicle | ▼ |
| Casualties | Broad Agreement | 40 killed, 8 injured in bus crash | |
| Cause Of Crash | Broad Agreement | argument between passenger and driver led to loss of control |
Passenger Count
▼TimesLIVE and Reuters report 48 passengers; Daily Mail says bus carried additional passengers from a broken-down vehicle
Casualties
Broad Agreement40 killed, 8 injured in bus crash
Cause Of Crash
Broad Agreementargument between passenger and driver led to loss of control
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The bus reportedly carried passengers from another broken-down bus, contributing to its overloaded condition. According to a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, Shahid Rind, rescuers faced significant challenges in reaching the wreckage due to the steep mountainside terrain. Emergency workers and paramilitary forces worked together to recover victims and transport them to nearby hospitals.
One injured survivor told local media that an argument erupted after the driver stopped to pick up additional passengers from a stranded bus. The altercation allegedly escalated when one passenger grabbed the driver by the neck, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. However, this account could not be independently verified as police continue their investigation into the crash.
Road accidents are common in Pakistan due to poor road conditions and unsafe driving practices, particularly in mountainous regions. In May, a similar accident occurred when a minibus collided with a parked bus in northwest Pakistan, resulting in 17 deaths and five injuries. President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the latest tragedy and offered condolences to the victims' families.
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