Tragic bus fire claims five lives near Quetta’s Western Bypass

QUETTA:  A tragic incident occurred near the Western Bypass in Quetta, where a passenger bus caught fire, resulting in the loss of several lives.

According to rescue officials, the fire broke out suddenly while the bus was en route. Emergency teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alert.

Rescue personnel managed to evacuate the injured from the burning vehicle and transported them to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while efforts are ongoing to confirm the total number of casualties.

Rescue officials said five people were killed and eight were injured in the accident.

Earlier, A tragic road accident occurred near Future Mor in Landhi, where a motorcyclist was hit by a water tanker, rescue officials reported on Tuesday.

According to initial information, the motorcyclist died on the spot due to the severity of the impact. Rescue personnel confirmed that the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Fasih.

Authorities have shifted the body to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) for legal formalities. Further investigation into the incident is underway.