Pakistan: Tragic Bus Accident in Sindh Leaves 16 Dead, 24 Injured

Workers Returning Home After Harvesting Wheat in Balochistan Among Victims

ISLAMABAD, April 22, 2025 — A tragic road accident in Pakistan’s Sindh province claimed the lives of at least 16 people, while 24 others were injured when a passenger bus veered off the road and fell into a gorge near the Jamshoro district early Monday morning.

According to local law enforcement, the incident occurred near the Bola Khan police station. The vehicle was reportedly transporting Bhils, a marginalized tribal community, who were returning home after completing wheat harvesting work in Balochistan.

Rescue and Hospital Response

As per a report from The News International, Deputy Commissioner Ganjanfar Qadri confirmed that the bus accident resulted in 16 fatalities, including four children. Twelve bodies were recovered at the crash site, while four more succumbed to injuries at Liaquat University Hospital in Jamshoro.

Emergency teams rushed to the location for rescue and relief operations. Five of the injured have been shifted to Civil Hospital in Hyderabad, while another five are receiving treatment at the Taluka Hospital in Bola Khan. One of the injured is reported to be in critical condition.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the crash, but poor road conditions, overloading, and possible driver fatigue are being considered in preliminary investigations. The bus was reportedly carrying a large number of workers, including families.

Local officials and police are working closely with hospital staff to ensure medical care for the injured and support for the victims’ families.

This incident highlights the persistent issues of transportation safety in rural areas of Pakistan, where laborers often travel in overcrowded and poorly maintained vehicles across difficult terrain.