Five killed, 20 injured as bus plunges into drain in Hafizabad
- Passenger bus falls into drain near Pindi Bhattian, reportedly due to the driver's falling asleep
A passenger bus overturned and plunged into a drain near Pindi Bhattian, killing five and injuring 20. The accident was reportedly caused by the driver dozing off.
- The reported cause of the bus overturning.
- Details of the immediate rescue operation.
- The number of fatalities and injured passengers.
At least five people were killed and 20 others injured when a passenger bus overturned and fell into a drain near Pindi Bhattian in Hafizabad district early Thursday, Rescue 1122 said.
According to Rescue 1122, the bus was travelling from Lahore to Chiniot when the driver reportedly dozed off while taking a U-turn near the Fatehki drain bridge, causing the vehicle to go out of control and plunge into the drain.
Rescue teams were dispatched from Pindi Bhattian after the incident was reported at around 4:20am.
The injured were provided with first aid at the scene and shifted to the Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital in Pindi Bhattian. The five deceased were also taken to the hospital.
Rescue 1122 said a crane was arranged with the assistance of the local government to lift the bus from the drain.
The rescue operation has been completed, according to the district rescue control room.