At least six killed in separate road accidents in Thatta and Khairpur

At least six people were killed and over 20 injured in two separate road accidents in Sindh on Sunday. In the first incident, a passenger bus overturned near the Thatta Bypass, claiming six lives and injuring more than 20 others.

Rescue teams swiftly reached the scene and transferred the injured to nearby hospitals for medical assistance.

The deceased were later transported to Karachi in ambulances, with their bodies being moved to a cold storage facility in Orangi Town.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident on the National Highway near Gambat in Khairpur district, a speeding passenger coach overturned, leaving three people dead and more than 40 injured.

Among the injured were women and children, all of whom were taken to Gambat Hospital for medical care.

Police confirmed that the condition of at least 15 victims remains critical.

Earlier, in a tragic accident, 26 people died, as a passenger bus carrying wedding guests from Astore, GB, to Chakwal veered off the Thalichi Bridge and plunged into the river.

As per details, a total of 27 people were on board the coaster, with only the bride, Malaika, surviving.

The injured bride was taken to the hospital, and rescue operations are ongoing, with local residents, rescue teams, and police actively participating in the search efforts.

Deputy Commissioner Astore, Muhammad Tariq, confirmed that the bodies of 14 victims were recovered and transferred to the Astore District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital. “The accident-stricken vehicle was also retrieved from the river,” he added.

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