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Dozens die in Pakistan bus crash | Dozens die in Pakistan bus crash |
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At least 50 people have been killed in an accident involving a bus and a truck in southern Pakistan. | At least 50 people have been killed in an accident involving a bus and a truck in southern Pakistan. |
The passenger bus collided head-on with the truck near the city of Khairpur in Sindh province, officials say. | The passenger bus collided head-on with the truck near the city of Khairpur in Sindh province, officials say. |
The bus was reportedly on its way from Swat, in the north-west, to the port city of Karachi. | The bus was reportedly on its way from Swat, in the north-west, to the port city of Karachi. |
Deadly accidents are common on Pakistan's roads - often caused by reckless driving, poorly maintained surfaces or unsuitable vehicles. | Deadly accidents are common on Pakistan's roads - often caused by reckless driving, poorly maintained surfaces or unsuitable vehicles. |
Women and children are among the dead in the latest crash. At least 10 people were wounded. | |
Medical Superintendent of the Khairpur district hospital Ghulam Jaffar Soomro told Geo TV that it looked as if the bus overturned at high speed. | |
Police say there were 65 passengers in the bus and that a morning fog which covered the highway at the time of the collision could have played a part in the accident. | |
Are you in Sindh province? Have you been affected by the crash? You can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. If you are willing to be contacted by a BBC journalist, please leave a contact number. | Are you in Sindh province? Have you been affected by the crash? You can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. If you are willing to be contacted by a BBC journalist, please leave a contact number. |
Have your say | Have your say |