Eight Killed, 18 Injured as Passenger Coach Crashes on M-8 Highway in Balochistan

Jhal Magsi: At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured after a passenger coach traveling from Kharan to Larkana met with an accident on the M-8 Highway near the Barija area of Jhal Magsi, according to rescue sources.
The tragic accident spread shock and grief across the area soon after the incident was reported. According to initial reports, the coach was on its way from Kharan in Balochistan to Larkana when it suddenly crashed near Barija.
Authorities said possible causes of the accident may include overspeeding, poor road conditions, or the driver losing control of the vehicle. However, the exact cause will be determined after an official investigation.
Following the crash, local residents rushed to the scene and began rescue efforts on a self-help basis, pulling injured passengers and bodies out of the damaged vehicle.
Rescue officials said the injured were shifted to the Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Barija for first aid, where medical staff are providing treatment.
Local sources stated that the absence of ambulance services in Barija and surrounding areas created serious difficulties during the rescue operation. Injured passengers had to be transported using private vehicles and local resources, prompting residents to question the performance of the relevant authorities.
Police from Barija also reached the scene shortly after the incident, cordoned off the area, and assisted in rescue efforts while working to restore the flow of traffic.
According to police officials, further details regarding the accident are being collected, while the identification process of the deceased and injured passengers is still underway.