40 dead after bus plunges into ravine in Balochistan's Zhob
Key takeaways
- According to police, the accident occurred in the Danasar area of Zhob after the bus reportedly suffered brake failure.
- Balochistan Chief Minister's Adviser on Media Shahid Rind said authorities had received reports confirming 40 deaths, while eight others were injured in the crash.
- Rind said rescue operations were underway with teams from both the Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan 40 dead after bus plunges into ravine in Balochistan's Zhob Eight injured as rescue teams from Balochistan, KP continue emergency response By Noor Zaman Achakzai | Published July 03, 2026
Make us preferred on Google People attempting to rescue injured and collect the dead from the site of a deadly bus crash in Balochistan, June 3, 2026. — Geo NewsWomen and children among dead.Bus reportedly carrying extra passengers.Probe ordered into crash causes.At least 40 people, including women and children, were killed after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Zhob, Balochistan, following a suspected brake failure, officials said.
According to police, the accident occurred in the Danasar area of Zhob after the bus reportedly suffered brake failure. Several passengers were killed and injured, with the wounded, including women and children, shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for treatment.