Overloaded Vehicle Crashes Into Gas Bowser Near Dalbandin
At least 10 people died after a tragic road accident near Dalbandin in Chagai District late Friday night. The crash happened when a passenger vehicle collided head-on with a gas bowser on the Dalbandin highway.
Police officials said the passenger vehicle carried around 15 people. Reports also revealed that the vehicle was overloaded. Because of the strong impact, several passengers died at the scene. Others suffered serious injuries.
According to DSP Abid Sherzai, the larger vehicle was traveling from Quetta to Taftan. Meanwhile, police started an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Rescue Teams Respond Quickly After the Crash
Soon after the collision, rescue workers and local officials reached the accident site. They shifted the injured passengers to Prince Fahad Hospital for emergency treatment.
Hospital officials confirmed that some injured victims remain in critical condition. Doctors continue to provide medical care as families wait for updates. In addition, police detained the driver of the larger vehicle for questioning.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed grief over the tragic loss of life. He also offered condolences to the affected families.
Rising Road Accidents Raise Safety Concerns
The latest accident has once again raised concerns about road safety in Balochistan. Earlier this year, another deadly crash occurred near Yakmach in the same district. That collision killed seven people and injured three others.
Police reports stated that women and children were among the victims in the earlier incident. Moreover, both vehicles suffered heavy damage due to the strong collision.
The RCD Highway connects Pakistan with Iran. However, the route remains dangerous for travelers. Authorities often blame speeding, reckless driving, overloaded vehicles, and poor road conditions for these accidents.
Residents now demand better traffic control and stricter safety checks. They also want improved road conditions to prevent more deadly crashes in the future.
