ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (NNN-APP) – Seven people were killed and 28 others injured, when a passenger bus fell off from a flyover, in Khanewal district of Pakistan’s east Punjab province, the police said today.
The accident happened late last night, when the driver lost control over the vehicle, due to a tyre burst, said the police.
Five people died on the spot, while two others succumbed to injuries at the hospital, this morning, police said.
The bus was on its way to the southern port city of Karachi, from east Chakwal district, when it met with the accident.
The injured are being treated at a nearby hospital, where some are in critical condition.
Road accidents are frequent in the province, mainly due to poorly maintained vehicles and unprofessional driving.– NNN-APP
