ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (NNN-APP) – At least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured, in a head-on collision between a bus and a van, in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, yesterday, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bus was carrying players of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences to Lahore, to participate in a sports event, when it collided with the van, in Jhang district, the district’s Deputy Commissioner, Ali Akbar, told media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The accident occurred due to overspeeding by both vehicles as one attempted to overtake while the other was crossing a tractor, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nine passengers died on the spot, while five others succumbed to their injuries later in hospital, the official added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Road accidents in Pakistan have become an alarming issue, with a significant increase in both frequency and severity over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reckless driving, poor road conditions, and inadequate vehicle maintenance are among the primary causes of the high accident rate.– NNN-APP <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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