Nine Killed, 20 Injured as Passenger Coach Crashes in Rojhan

Indus Highway – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – A passenger coach crashed into a road divider in Rojhan on Wednesday morning. Nine people lost their lives, and 20 others were critically injured in the sad accident.

The crash took place at Bangla Hidyat, close to Sitara Pump on Indus Highway. This road is busy every day, and many travelers use it to go to different cities.

Initial reports say the coach was moving at a very high speed. The driver apparently could not control the vehicle, and it hit the divider with great force.

Soon after the report reached them, Rescue 1122 and police teams rushed to the spot. They started the rescue work without any delay.

Rescuers took the injured passengers and the dead bodies out of the damaged coach. They then shifted all of them to District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) in Rajanpur.

The passenger coach was traveling from Dera Ghazi Khan (DG Khan) to Karachi. It is a long route, and many families, workers and students depend on such coaches for their journey.

Doctors at the hospital gave treatment to the injured people. Many of them are in critical condition, so the number of deaths could rise.

The hospital staff were reportedly busy handling the injured, while relatives of the passengers began to gather outside. Such moments are very painful for the families who wait for news of their loved ones.

Police have started the process of finding the exact cause of the accident. More details are expected to come out after the formal investigation.

Overspeeding is one of the biggest causes of road accidents in the country. At high speed, a driver has very little time to react, and even a small mistake can turn into a big tragedy.

Long-distance coaches carry many passengers at one time. When such a vehicle crashes, the number of victims is often high, as seen in this accident.

Road safety experts have said many times that drivers must follow speed limits, especially on highways. Rest breaks for drivers on long routes are also important to avoid tiredness.

Passengers can also play a role in safety. If a driver is going too fast, they should politely ask him to slow down, or report the matter to the transport company or the highway police.

Transport companies must also make sure that their coaches are in good condition and that their drivers are trained and well rested before a long trip.

Authorities need to check speed on highways more strictly. Regular patrolling, speed cameras and strong action against rule breakers can help save precious lives.

The people of the area are in deep shock after the accident. Many have prayed for the souls of those who died and for the quick recovery of the injured.

Rescue 1122 and the local administration continue to monitor the situation at the hospital. Updates on the condition of the injured and the identity of the victims will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.