13 killed, 25 injured in Pakistan bus accident
© Provided by India Today 13 killed, 25 injured in Pakistan bus accidentA bus travelling on a highway in Pakistan's Punjab province overturned due to a brake failure on Saturday, killing at least 13 people, including five women and three children, officials said.
The bus was travelling from Lahore to Rawalpindi when it overturned near Kallar Kahar salt range.
"At least 13 passengers, including five women and three children, were killed, and another 25 injured," officials said.
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The National Highways and Motorway Police said according to preliminary reports, the accident occurred due to brake failure.
There were 34 passengers onboard, police said.
Rescue officials said the death toll could rise as some of the injured were critical.
Motorway police said two lanes of the six-lane highway were closed to allow officials to fish out the victims.
Poor roads, lack of safety awareness and blatant disregard for traffic rules often cause fatal accidents in Pakistan.
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