**28 Killed, Over 100 Injured in Pakistan Bus Collision**.
**QUETTA, Pakistan** – At least 28 people were killed and over 100 injured when a passenger bus collided with a pillar on a highway in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Sunday, officials said..
The accident occurred on Quetta-Taftan highway near the town of Khuzdar, some 100 kilometers (62 miles) southeast of the provincial capital Quetta..
According to the initial investigation, the bus was speeding when it crashed into a pillar near the road, causing it to overturn. The bus was carrying over 130 passengers, mostly laborers returning to work in Karachi after the Eid al-Adha holiday..
Rescue teams rushed to the scene and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. Security forces have also cordoned off the area and are investigating the cause of the accident..
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and ordered the authorities to provide all possible assistance. He also directed the provincial government to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident..
Pakistan has a poor road safety record, with accidents claiming thousands of lives every year. Factors contributing to these accidents include speeding, reckless driving, poorly maintained vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure..
In recent years, the government has taken steps to improve road safety, including increasing traffic patrols, improving road conditions, and launching public awareness campaigns. However, many challenges remain, and accidents continue to occur with alarming frequency..
The latest bus accident has once again raised concerns about the safety of Pakistan’s transportation system. The government and relevant authorities must redouble their efforts to improve road safety and prevent such tragic incidents from happening in the future..
