At least 11 people lost their lives and seven others were injured after a passenger van collided with a bus on the Swat Expressway in a tragic road accident.
According to officials from the Motorway Police, the incident happened when a speeding van crashed into a bus that was reportedly parked on the roadside. Initial reports suggest careless driving may have caused the accident.
The bus was travelling from Karachi to Buner, while the passenger van was on its way from Rawalpindi to Dir. The collision was severe, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries at the scene.
Rescue teams and police officers arrived shortly after the crash and started emergency operations. The injured passengers and those who died in the accident were shifted to Mardan Medical Complex for treatment and further procedures.
Authorities said investigations have been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether traffic rules were violated. Officials are also examining the circumstances under which the bus was parked on the roadside.
Road accidents continue to raise concerns in Pakistan, with speeding, careless driving and poor road safety practices often contributing to deadly incidents. Experts have repeatedly stressed the need for stricter traffic law enforcement and greater awareness among drivers to help reduce such tragedies.
The heartbreaking incident has left families grieving while highlighting the importance of safe driving and following road regulations. Further details are expected to emerge as investigations continue into one of the latest fatal accidents reported on the Swat Expressway.
