18 killed, several injured as van falls into ravine

Quetta: In an unfortunate incident, at least 18 people were killed while several others sustained injuries after a passenger van fell into a ravine in Akhtarzai Adwala near Qila Saifullah on Wednesday. 

According to details, the ill-fated van was traveling from Loralai to Zhob before meeting the horrific accident.

Rescue teams and police reached the spot after getting information and shifted the deceased and injured to a nearby hospital. 

Rescue workers stated that people are still trapped in the van, while Levies staff have been called in for rescue operations. 

The number of casualties could rise, said officials. 

Following the accident, the local administration and staff of the nearby hospital have been placed on high alert.