40 Dead As Bus Plunges Into Ravine In Pakistan's Balochistan

A bus carrying stranded passengers from a broken-down vehicle went out of control in Balochistan, marking one of Pakistan's deadliest road crashes.

03 Jul 2026, 07:27 · NDTV

Show
Quick Read
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed

Speeding, overcrowded bus fell into ravine in southwestern Pakistan, killing 40 people
The bus carried passengers from another broken-down bus, causing overcrowding
Rescuers are working to identify victims of the crash near Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

What caused the bus to lose control near the ravine?
QUETTA, Pakistan:

A speeding, overcrowded passenger bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, officials said.

The bus went out of control and fell into the ravine in Dana Sar, a remote area near the border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Shahid Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, said.

He said the bus was carrying not only its own passengers but also passengers from another bus that had broken down, leaving the vehicle overcrowded. Rind said rescuers were working to identify those killed in the crash.

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the passenger bus crash, offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

He directed the relevant authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical care.

In a statement, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti also expressed grief over the loss of life and ordered authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical treatment.

Road accidents are common in Pakistan because of poor road conditions, inadequate enforcement of traffic laws and unsafe driving practices, particularly in mountainous areas.

In May, a minibus rammed into a bus parked along a motorway in northwest Pakistan, killing 17 people and injuring five others.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Got a follow‑up question on this article? Go on

How may i help you today

Show full article

Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world