Balochistan: Passenger bus catches fire, leaves 5 dead, nine wounded

Quetta: At least five people lost their lives and nine others were wounded after a passenger bus caught fire while travelling on Balochistan's western bypass, witnesses and rescuers said on Tuesday.

The wounded and the bodies were shifted to the Civil Hospital in Quetta and search is underway for the absconding bus driver.

Expressing grief and sorrow over the tragic accident, Balochistan government has ordered an investigation into the incident.

"The Balochistan government is deeply saddened and regretful over the fire incident.We express our heartfelt sympathy to the families of the passengers who died in the accident," said spokesperson Shahid Rind.

"All possible help and support will be provided to the affected families," Rind said.