40 killed as passenger coach plunges into Ravine near Zhob

At least 40 people lost their lives and eight others were injured after a passenger coach fell into a deep ravine in the Danasar area on the Sherani–

At least 40 people lost their lives and eight others were injured after a passenger coach fell into a deep ravine in the Danasar area on the Sherani–Zhob Highway on Friday.

The passenger coach was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar when the tragic accident occurred near Zhob, close to the border between Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Officials said the coach was carrying 48 passengers at the time of the crash. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road before plunging into a deep gorge in the mountainous region.

Rescue teams rushed to the scene immediately after receiving information about the accident. Ambulances, emergency medical personnel, and local authorities took part in the operation.

According to rescue officials, 40 bodies were recovered from the crash site, while eight injured passengers were pulled from the wreckage and shifted to hospitals for treatment.

The injured were initially provided first aid at the scene before being transported to the Trauma Centre and the District Headquarters Hospital in Zhob.

Authorities declared an emergency at hospitals in Sherani and Dera Ismail Khan to ensure immediate medical assistance for the survivors.

The rescue operation was carried out jointly by Rescue 1122, the Frontier Corps, police, district administration officials, and emergency services from both provinces.

Rescue workers faced major difficulties due to the rough terrain and steep mountains surrounding the accident site. Despite these challenges, operations continued for several hours to recover victims and assist survivors.

Officials said emergency medical technicians and rescue personnel remained on site to support affected families and coordinate transportation arrangements.

Authorities also announced that if any of the victims belonged to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, their bodies would be transported to their hometowns with full respect and official assistance.

An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident. Initial findings are expected after authorities complete inspections of the vehicle and gather statements from survivors and witnesses.

The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the region and has once again highlighted concerns over road safety and passenger transport on dangerous mountainous highways.

Messages of grief and condolences continue to pour in for the families of those who lost their loved ones in one of the deadliest road accidents in the area in recent years.