Tragic Bus Fire in Balochistan Claims Lives

In a devastating incident on Tuesday, a passenger bus caught fire on Balochistan’s western bypass, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals and injuries to nine others, according to rescue authorities.

The injured, including three in critical condition, along with the deceased, have been transported to Civil Hospital in Quetta. A search operation is underway for the bus driver, who is currently at large.

The Balochistan government has expressed deep sorrow and initiated an investigation into the tragic event.

Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind stated, “The Balochistan government is deeply saddened by this fire incident. We extend our sincere condolences to the families of those who perished in the accident.”

The spokesperson assured that the injured are receiving the best possible medical care and that strict measures will be taken against those accountable upon completion of the investigation.

Rind added, “All feasible assistance and support will be provided to the affected families.”

Road accidents involving passenger buses and heavy vehicles are a recurring issue in Pakistan, often attributed to various contributing factors.

In a recent occurrence, approximately 15 individuals sustained injuries in a collision between a passenger bus and a water tanker near the Police Training Centre in Razzaqabad, Landhi, on the National Highway in Karachi.

The passengers, all from a single family residing in Orangi Town, were traveling to Kalri Lake for a picnic. The collision resulted in injuries to over 15 people.

The accident transpired when a water tanker, while attempting to overtake the bus, began honking and applying pressure from behind. Consequently, the speeding bus driver lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off course and crash into the sidewalk.

Prior to this, 16 lives were lost, and numerous individuals were injured when a passenger bus plummeted into a ravine near the Bola Khan police station in Sindh’s Jamshoro district.

Deputy Commissioner Ghazanfar Qadri reported that the bus was transporting workers from the Bheel community who were returning home after concluding wheat harvesting work in Balochistan.