14 killed as cylinder of passenger bus explodes in Karak

Last updated on: 06 February,2019 06:44 pm

Officers told that death toll can be increased as some of the passengers are in critical condition.

KARAK (Dunya News) – At least 14 people on Wednesday have lost their lives after cylinder of a passenger bus exploded in Karak.

Details suggest that the accident happened after a passenger van smashed into a double cabin.

Security personnel arrived at the scene and launched a rescue operation. They also shifted the injured to District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Karak for medical assistance.

The bus caught fire soon after the explosion as a result of which several bodies are beyond recognition.