In brief
A passenger bus travelling from Quetta to Peshawar crashed into a ravine in the Dana Sar mountain range on July 3, killing at least 32 people and wounding 16 others. Officials say the bus was overloaded, taking in extra passengers after a break‑down, and a steering fault may have made the driver lose control. Rescue teams faced difficult terrain but could transfer victims to a nearby hospital, and national leaders pledged investigations into road safety. The incident underscores the persistent danger of road accidents on Pakistan's highways.
A passenger bus crashed into a ravine in the Dana Sar mountain range near Zhob in Pakistan on July 3.
At least 32 people died and 16 others were injured, making it one of the deadliest transport disasters in recent years.
The overloaded vehicle was carrying about 48 people, including women and children, because a broken-down bus had offered them extra seats.
Early reports suggest a steering fault caused the driver to lose control, though investigations are still ongoing.
Rescue teams struggled with steep terrain but managed to transport the injured to the District Headquarters Hospital in Zhob, 68 km from the site.
Officials from Balochistan’s chief‑minister office and national leaders sent condolences and announced an inquiry into safety practices.
Pakistani road accidents often stem from reckless driving, poor road surfaces and vehicles in bad condition, a reminder of the fragile state of transport safety.
Similar tragedies have hit the region before, including a 2024 crash that killed 17 pilgrims travelling to Balochistan for Eid.
