13 killed, 19 injured in Rahim Yar Khan road mishap

• Rescue operation is underway.
• DPO Rahim Yar Khan said 13 people had died
• Four of the injured were in critical condition.

RAHIM YAR KHAN: At least 13 people killed and 19 others injured in a road mishap in Rahim Yar Khan on Friday night, Bol News reported.

The rescue sources said four of the injured were in critical condition. One of them later succumbed to the injuries. The sources said five of the dead bodies were shifted to Shaikh Zayed Hospital and five others to Zahir Pir Hospital, whereas two bodies were taken by two local residents.

District Police Officer Rahim Yar Khan Rizwan Umar Gondal confirmed that 13 people had died in the accident. He said the passenger van overturned after its tire burst. The DPO said the passengers of the bus were rescuing passengers of the van when a vehicle with government number plate hit them.

Rescue operation is underway.

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On February 19’s night, at least 14 people were killed and 65 others injured when a bus overturned due to tyre burst near Kallar Kahar in Chakwal.

The bus was en route to Lahore from Islamabad, carrying passengers for a wedding ceremony.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif had expressed sorrow over the accident and condoled with the bereaved families of the deceased. In his condolence statement, he had said that he was deeply saddened by the accident.

The prime minister had directed to provide best medical facilities to the injured. He had prayed for patience for the families and speedy recovery of the injured.

The Motorway Police spokesperson had said three people were still stuck inside the bus and attempt was being made to retrieve them by cutting the bus.

The spokesperson had said the bus overturned due to speeding. Two cars and one Suzuki pickup coming from the opposite direction also damaged in the mishap. The police and Rescue 1122 rescued the injured, even though they faced difficulty due to night.