Five Killed as Bus Falls into Chakwal Ravine
Bus was travelling from Islamabad to Karachi when driver loses control near sharp road bend
At least five passengers lost their lives and 27 others were injured when a bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine in the Dhok Pathan area of Chakwal on Wednesday, according to Rescue 1122 officials. The bus was en route from Islamabad to Karachi when the driver reportedly lost control while negotiating a sharp turn, causing the vehicle to skid and fall into a deep gorge. Rescue teams arrived at the scene shortly after the crash, launched a relief operation, and recovered the injured from the wreckage. All injured passengers, including seven women, were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
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Officials said that seven women are among the injured, and some of them are in serious condition.
Bus accidents are not uncommon in Pakistan and occur frequently due to various reasons, including driver negligence, road and weather conditions, etc.
In a similar accident that occurred in December 2025, at least 11 people were killed after a bus overturned on the M-14 Motorway near Fateh Jang.
The victims hailed from Bahawalpur, Vehari, Sharaqpur and Islamabad, added the rescue officials.
Reacting to the incident, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
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