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16 Dead, 70 Injured in Separate Road Crashes in Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan
✍️ The Indian Awaaz
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 03:38 AM
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Two separate road accidents in Pakistan’s Punjab and Sindh provinces have killed 16 people and injured around 70, authorities said.
Two major road accidents occurred in Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces, leaving 16 dead and about 70 injured, according to local officials. The Punjab incident involved a passenger bus colliding with a truck on a highway, while the Sindh crash saw a passenger van overturn after striking a barrier. Rescue teams reached both sites promptly, evacuating the injured to nearby hospitals and initiating emergency medical care. Police have launched investigations to ascertain the causes, examining factors such as driver error, vehicle condition and road infrastructure. The accidents highlight Pakistan's persistent road‑safety challenges, where traffic collisions claim thousands of lives each year.