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Deadly bus accidents in Pakistan and India
On January 7, 2024, two separate bus accidents occurred in Pakistan and India, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
In Pakistan, a bus traveling from Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur fell into a deep ravine near Talagang, killing five people and injuring 24 others.
The driver had taken an alternate route due to fog.
In India, two buses collided head-on near the Bahadurpur forest area, killing three people and injuring six others.
The accident was caused by over-speeding, reckless driving, and ongoing highway construction.
Rescue teams and authorities responded to both incidents, highlighting the persistent dangers on these roads.
A bus fell into a 100-foot-deep ravine near Talagang, Punjab, Pakistan, killing five and injuring 24.
The accident occurred at around 2:15 am (local time) on January 7 due to the driver taking an alternate route because of fog.
In a separate incident, two buses collided head-on near the Bahadurpur forest area, Dhubulia, India, killing three and injuring six.
The Indian accident happened around 4:15 p.m. (local time) and was caused by over-speeding, reckless driving, and ongoing highway construction.
Both incidents underscore the persistent dangers on these roads, with authorities responding to maintain law and order and assist the injured.
- Who
- Passengers and drivers of buses in Pakistan and India
- What
- Two separate bus accidents resulting in fatalities and injuries
- Where
- Talagang, Punjab, Pakistan and Bahadurpur forest area, Dhubulia, India
- When
- January 7, 2024 (Pakistan: 2:15 am, India: 4:15 p.m.)
- Why
- In Pakistan, the driver lost control on an alternate route due to fog. In India, the accident was caused by over-speeding, reckless driving, and ongoing highway construction.
Key facts
- Location 1
- Talagang, Punjab, Pakistan
- Time 1
- 2:15 am (local time)
- Route 1
- Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur
- Casualties 1
- 5 killed, 24 injured
- Cause 1
- Driver lost control on alternate route
- Location 2
- Bahadurpur forest area, Dhubulia, India
- Time 2
- 4:15 p.m. (local time)
- Route 2
- Kolkata to Baharampur
- Casualties 2
- 3 killed, 6 injured
- Cause 2
- Over-speeding, reckless driving, and highway construction
Quotes
Qazi Muhammad Akram
Chakwal Rescue 1122 spokesperson
“The passenger bus was heading from Rawalpindi to Bahawalpur.”
thehansindia.com
“The driver took an alternate route as the motorway was shut due to fog.”
thehansindia.com
