Bus rollover incident in Punjab Province, Pakistan, resulting in at least 20 deaths

On August 25 local time, a serious bus rollover accident occurred in Haveli Kahuta area of Punjab Province, Pakistan.

A bus traveling from Haveli Kahuta to Rawalpindi suddenly overturned while in motion. According to preliminary statistics, the accident caused at least 20 deaths and one injury.

After the accident, the local relevant departments quickly organized rescue forces to rush to the scene and fully carry out rescue work and the treatment of the injured. At present, the specific cause of this rollover accident is still under further investigation.

Traffic accidents occur frequently in Pakistan. The reasons often include aging vehicles, rugged and dilapidated roads, and weak safety awareness of drivers. This bus rollover accident in Punjab Province once again sounds the alarm for local traffic safety and also attracts the attention and reflection of all sectors of society on improving traffic conditions and strengthening safety management. Relevant departments said they will thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident and take effective measures to prevent the recurrence of similar tragedies and ensure the travel safety of the people. The international community also expresses condolences to the victims in this accident in Pakistan and hopes that Pakistan can improve its traffic safety level as soon as possible and reduce casualties and property losses caused by traffic accidents.