At least four people lost their lives and 26 others were injured when a passenger bus collided with a mango-loaded truck on the M5 Motorway near Iqbalabad in Rahim Yar Khan early Wednesday morning.
Rescue 1122 officials reported that the accident happened because the bus driver, traveling from Karachi to Pakpattan, reportedly fell asleep while driving, causing the bus to veer into the truck’s lane. Both vehicles suffered significant damage in the crash.
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Rescue teams, along with motorway police, quickly arrived at the scene after the accident was reported. Ten passengers with minor injuries received first aid on-site, while 16 others were transported to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
A spokesperson from Rescue 1122 confirmed that the fatalities and injured were all passengers of the bus. Identification of the deceased is ongoing, and authorities are working to inform their families.
Police and motorway authorities secured the accident site, gathered evidence, and redirected traffic to alternate routes to maintain smooth flow on the motorway.
Initial investigations indicate that driver fatigue and negligence were the primary causes of the collision. A formal inquiry into the incident has been initiated.
