Passenger Bus Catches Fire Near Toba Tek SinghPassenger Bus Catches Fire Near Toba Tek Singh A passenger bus traveling from Islamabad to Vehari caught fire near Toba Tek Singh. The highway police swiftly extinguished the blaze, and all 46 passengers were safely evacuated. Recent Road Accidents in Pakistan This incident follows a string of tragic road accidents in Pakistan: * Lasbela Gorge Bus Crash: In April, a bus plunged into a gorge near Lasbela, resulting in the deaths of 40 people. * Quetta-Karachi Bus Fire: In August, a bus traveling from Quetta to Karachi caught fire after falling into a ravine. The incident left several injured and fatalities. * Balochistan Bus-Truck Collision: A collision between a truck and a passenger bus in Killa Saifullah district, Balochistan, killed seven people and injured over 15. These incidents highlight the urgent need for improved road safety measures in Pakistan. Excessive speed, reckless driving, and poorly maintained vehicles contribute significantly to road accidents. It is crucial for authorities to enforce stricter traffic regulations, promote driver training, and invest in better infrastructure to prevent such tragedies in the future.
TOBA TEK SINGH: In a disturbing incident, a Vehari-bound passenger bus caught fire near Toba Tek Singh, ARY News reported on Sunday.
According to the information, a passenger bus heading to Vehari from Islamabad caught fire at Toba Tek Singh. The fire was quickly extinguished by the highway police.
46 passengers were safely evacuated from the fire-affected passenger bus.
Earlier this year, a passenger bus fell into the gorge near Lasbela.
The ill-fated passenger bus was travelling from Quetta to Karachi when it lost control due to excessive speed, fell into a ravine and caught fire.
Assistant Commissioner Lasbela confirmed that 40 bodies have been recovered from the gorge.
The bodies have been shifted to Lasbela Civil Hospital while two injured have been shifted to Karachi.
Read more: Lasbela tragedy: Bus owners booked based on SHO’s complaint
In addition, a total of seven people were killed and more than 15 injured after a truck collided with a passenger bus in Killa Saifullah district of Balochistan.
The terrible road accident took place near Toruski town in Killa Saifullah district of Balochistan. According to the Assistant Commissioner (AC), seven people were killed and more than 15 injured in the horrific road accident.
