Death toll in Bahawalpur bus accident rises to six
June 16, 2017
BAHAWALPUR: Death toll in the bus accident that took place Thursday night near Chani Goth here has risen to six, according to rescue officials.
In addition, 25 people were injured in the motor crash, the rescue officers mentioned.
A bus travelling from Lahore to Karachi met an accident when it tumbled over from a bridge at Chani Goth, leaving half a dozen people dead and at least 25 injured. The cause of the crash has been determined as overspeeding.
The wounded have been transferred to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital and Victoria Hospital nearby, rescue sources added.
