At least 12 people were killed and 22 others injured after a passenger bus collided with a van near Zero Point in Uthal, Lasbela district, Balochistan, on Friday, October 23, 2026. Police said the crash caused heavy casualties, prompting an emergency response from rescue teams and local authorities.
Details of the Fatal Road Accident
According to reports, the passenger bus was travelling towards Karachi when it collided with the van near Uthal Zero Point. The impact left several people dead and dozens injured.
Dr Awais Wajid, medical superintendent of Uthal District Headquarters Hospital, said women and children were among those killed and injured. The injured were initially taken to nearby hospitals before being referred to Karachi for further medical treatment.
Rescue Operation and Police Investigation
Police officers, rescue personnel, district administration officials and local residents reached the accident site to assist the victims. Ambulances transported the injured to hospitals, while authorities coordinated arrangements for medical treatment and the return of bodies to their families.
Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the cause of the collision. The exact circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been confirmed, and traffic on the national highway was temporarily disrupted as emergency teams worked at the scene.
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Growing Concerns Over Road Safety in Balochistan
The latest accident has renewed concerns about road safety in Balochistan, where passenger vehicles frequently travel along major highways connecting Quetta, Gwadar, Karachi and other parts of the province.
Rescue officials recorded more than 24,000 road accidents in Balochistan during 2025, resulting in over 415 deaths and nearly 30,000 injuries, according to figures cited by The Express Tribune. The N-25 National Highway linking Quetta and Karachi was identified as one of the province’s most accident-prone routes.
The latest tragedy highlights the need for stronger road-safety enforcement, safer driving practices and improved highway infrastructure to help prevent further loss of life.
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