5 killed as Hafizabad bus plunges into drain; overspeeding blamed
Rescue 1122 said five people died and more than 27 were injured after a Raiwind–Chiniot bus plunged into a drain near a flyover in Hafizabad; officials pointed to overspeeding.
Rescue 1122 said five people were killed in a passenger bus crash in Hafizabad.
More than 27 injured passengers were shifted to hospital for treatment.
The bus was travelling from Raiwind to Chiniot to attend the Tablighi Ijtema.
It plunged into a drain near a flyover; rescue officials said overspeeding appeared to be the cause.
Rescue teams reached the scene to recover passengers and assist the injured.