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28 killed as Quetta-bound passenger bus suffers accident
According to rescue officials, the accident occurred due to high speed.
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Quetta: A passenger coach traveling from Turbat to Quetta met with an accident as a result of which 28 people including women and children were killed.
According to the rescue officials, many people including women and children were injured when the passenger coach fell into a deep ditch.
After giving medical aid, they will be shifted to Quetta for further treatment. The dead bodies have been kept in Civil Hospital Basima for identification.
According to AC Basima Ismail Mengal, the accident occurred due to high speed.
Levies officials say that there were 48 people in the bus, including the driver and two conductors.
Federal Interior Minister expresses regret
On the other hand, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed deep sorrow and regret over the loss of precious human lives after the bus from Turbat to Quetta fell into a ditch near Washik.
Mohsin Naqvi said that he was deeply saddened and shocked by the loss of life in the tragic accident.
Interior Minister expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
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