Five dead, 27 injured as Karachi-bound bus plunges into ravine near Talagang
- Several of the injured remain in critical condition, say hospital sources
At least five people were killed and 27 others injured on Wednesday when a passenger bus fell into a deep ravine near the Dhok Pathan area of Talagang, Aaj News reported.
The accident occurred as the bus, travelling from Rawalpindi to Karachi, was forced to take an alternative route via G.T. Road due to the closure of the Motorway and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) routes amid heavy fog. Preliminary reports suggest the driver was unfamiliar with the treacherous mountainous terrain, leading the vehicle to veer off the road at Dhok Pathan.
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Local residents, rescue teams and district administration officials arrived at the scene immediately to retrieve passengers trapped in the wreckage. The victims were shifted to the Government City Hospital, Talagang, where medical staff confirmed that several of the injured remain in critical condition.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash and to implement measures to prevent such occurrences in the future, while the process of identifying the deceased is currently underway.
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