Archive · 7 Jan 2026
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
- When
- January 7, 2024 (Pakistan: 2:15 am, India: 4:15 p.m.)
- Where
- Talagang, Punjab, Pakistan and Bahadurpur forest area, Dhubulia, India
- 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.
- 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
