In Rajanpur, Punjab, a tragic bus accident occurred in the Fazilpur area on Sunday morning, resulting in the loss of five lives and leaving 20 others with severe injuries. The bus was carrying devotees of a Sufi saint, heading back to Jacobabad from Sakhi Sarwar when it overturned. The driver’s drowsiness caused him to lose control of the vehicle, leading to the unfortunate incident, as reported by rescue officials.
Promptly, rescue teams rushed to the accident site upon receiving the news and promptly transferred the injured passengers to hospitals. Those with severe injuries were taken to Rajanpur district hospital, while others were admitted to a local hospital in Fazilpur. Among the deceased were a woman and two children.
Dr. Aslam, the rescue services district incharge, confirmed that the accident was a result of the driver dozing off at the wheel. This incident occurred just days after another devastating bus tragedy in the Geeti-Das area near Babusar Top, claiming eight lives and injuring several others. The bus carrying tourists had fallen into a deep gorge and caught fire while navigating a sharp turn on the treacherous terrain.
Prior to these events, on July 16, another bus accident in the Thalichi area of Diamer district had taken six lives. The series of tragic accidents raises concerns about road safety and the need for measures to prevent such devastating occurrences in the future.