Bus crash in Pakistan's Balochistan province results in 40 deaths
At least 40 people died and 11 were injured when a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in the mountainous region of Dana Sar, located in the Zhob district of Balochistan, Pakistan. The bus was traveling from the regional capital, Quetta, to the national capital, Islamabad. Emergency services confirmed the casualty count, which has also been verified by Balochistan provincial authorities. Local reports indicate the accident occurred in the Sherani area. Rescue operations were initiated following the incident to assist the survivors. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash at this time. The authorities have not yet released the exact cause of the accident, which remains under investigation.