The Jhal Magsi coach accident claimed four lives and left 26 passengers injured after a speeding passenger coach overturned on the M-8 highway in Balochistan.
According to police, the coach was travelling from Kharan to Larkana when the driver lost control due to overspeeding. The vehicle fell into a ravine near the Sawandi and Barija areas in the Jhal Magsi region.
Officials confirmed that the victims included a woman and a child. Rescue teams shifted the injured passengers to nearby hospitals soon after the accident.
Police said seven injured passengers suffered serious head injuries and were later referred to Larkana for advanced medical treatment.
A police officer said authorities received four bodies along with dozens of injured people following the Jhal Magsi coach accident. Initial investigations suggest speeding was the main cause of the deadly crash.
The tragic incident once again raised concerns over reckless driving and poor road safety on highways across Balochistan.
