Sehwan Bus Tragedy Death Toll Rises to 11
An injured succumbed to his injuries and later died in the hospital increasing the death toll to 11.
The ill-fated bus was carrying devotees of Lal Shehbaz Qalandar’s shrine to Sehwan when it upturned in Gadeji in Khairpur district resulting in the death of 10 passengers on the spot.
Deputy Commissioner Khairpur has said that 36 bus passengers including women and children were injured in the deadly road accident. “The accident took place due to overspeed,” DC said.
According to reports, a commander of the rangers’ convoy that was passing through the area conveyed initial information about the accident to the rescue personnel and police.
Local administration declared an emergency at district hospitals.
The police, rangers, and rescue personnel rushed to the spot and transferred the dead bodies and injured to hospitals. The injured have been admitted to the GIMS Hospital Gambat and Civil Hospital Khairpur for medical attendance.
Some of the injured were said to be in precarious condition.
Earlier today, at least four persons died, while 10 others were injured when a van carrying pilgrims overturned in Nawabshah.
The incident took place on Amri Road when the speeding van carrying pilgrims to Sehwan Sharif overturned, leaving four dead and 10 others injured.
The police officials stated that the injured and dead bodies had been shifted to the nearby hospital.
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