Eid crash: At least 17 Pakistani pilgrims killed and dozens injured - BBC News

Officials say the truck lost control and plunged into a ditch, killing 17 and injuring dozens more.

5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsEid al-FitrImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The pilgrims were travelling to a shrine in southwestern Pakistan when their bus went off the roadBy Hannah RitchieBBC NewsAt least 17 Pakistani pilgrims have died in a bus crash while travelling to a shrine in Balochistan for Eid-al-Fitr celebrations.

The accident occurred late on Wednesday officials say, when the vehicle lost control before falling into a ravine.

More than 40 are also being treated for injuries in Karachi and police have warned casualties could rise.

High-fatality crashes are common in Pakistan, often caused by driver error and poorly maintained roads.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah told reporters that two children were among the injured, and that at least five people had sustained serious head injuries.

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