May 29th 2024.
Tragedy struck in Washuk district of Pakistan's Balochistan province on Wednesday, as a bus carrying passengers to Quetta from Gwadar lost control and plunged into a ravine. The incident resulted in the loss of 28 lives, with 20 others sustaining injuries.
According to reports from Dawn, the accident occurred when one of the bus's tires burst, causing it to veer off the road and fall into the ravine. The injured were quickly rushed to Basima Civil Hospital, but the death toll is expected to rise as some of the injured are in critical condition.
Upon learning of the tragic incident, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti expressed their deep grief and sorrow. PM Sharif stated, "We stand with the bereaved families in this difficult time," while directing authorities to provide all possible medical aid to the injured.
Bugti also offered his prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. Details of the accident are still emerging, and updates are awaited.
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