At least 28 people were killed and 20 others injured today in Pakistan after a speeding passenger bus veered off the road and fell into a ravine in the remote Balochistan province.
The incident occurred as one of the tyres of the bus en route to Quetta from Gwadar, burst after which it fell into the ravine.
The injured were rushed to Basima Civil Hospital.
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic incident.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).