Tragic Bus Accidents in South Asia Involving Weddings

A series of tragic bus accidents have occurred in South Asia involving wedding parties. In Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region, a bus carrying 27 people plunged into the Indus River, resulting in at least 14 confirmed deaths, with 12 still missing and presumed dead. The accident was attributed to speeding and poor road conditions, with President Asif Ali Zardari expressing condolences and urging rescue efforts. Meanwhile, in Meerut, India, a bus carrying wedding guests plunged into a dry canal due to low visibility from fog, injuring passengers but with no fatalities reported. The accident highlights the frequent use of alternate routes to evade tolls, which can be hazardous. These incidents underscore ongoing road safety challenges in the region due to poor infrastructure and traffic regulations.