Seven killed, eight injured in road accident in Chaghi

The bus was enroute to Taftan from Quetta at the N-40 National Highway when the accident occurred.

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CHAGHI: At least seven people were killed and eight injured on Saturday when a speeding bus collided with a trawler.

The bus was enroute to Taftan from Quetta at the N-40 National Highway when the accident occurred.

Rescue teams took time to reach the accident site situated at a far-off area.

The injured were taken to a hospital in Dalbandin where they were given first aid before being transferred to a Quetta hospital.

After the accident the bus caught fire, which was later doused by rescue services.

Levies forces in the area have begun an initial investigation into the incident.