At Least 18 Killed in Pakistan Traffic Accidents

On Monday, two separate traffic accidents in Pakistan resulted in at least 18 fatalities and 37 injuries. The first incident involved a bus overturning on the M-14 Motorway near Fateh Jang, claiming 11 lives, including six women, while 22 others were injured; the victims were primarily from various cities including Bahawalpur and Islamabad. The second accident occurred in Naushahro Feroze, where a collision between a wedding van and a trawler resulted in seven deaths and 15 injuries. Authorities attributed both accidents to driver negligence, with investigations launched to ascertain further details. Road safety remains a significant concern in Pakistan, often linked to poor road conditions and reckless driving. Last month, a similar tragedy claimed 18 lives when a bus fell into the Indus River, highlighting ongoing issues with traffic safety in the region.