Deadly bus-truck crash on Depalpur road leaves 11 dead in Punjab

At least 11 people were killed and 33 others injured after a passenger bus travelling from Multan to Kasur collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction on Depalpur Road triggering an extensive rescue operation and emergency measures at a hospital in Pakpattan.

At least 11 people were killed and 33 others injured after a passenger bus travelling from Multan to Kasur collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction on Depalpur Road triggering an extensive rescue operation and emergency measures at a hospital in Pakpattan.

Rescue 1122 personnel and district administration teams took part in the operation to recover passengers and provide assistance to those injured in the crash. The rescue effort continued for approximately three hours with teams using heavy machinery including a crane to remove passengers from the damaged bus.

Following the accident an emergency was declared at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Pakpattan. Additional doctors and medical staff were called in to deal with the influx of injured passengers and ensure that treatment could be provided without delay.

Deputy Commissioner Asif Raza and District Police Officer Javed Iqbal Chadhar visited the hospital to check on the injured and review the medical arrangements.

During the visit the deputy commissioner directed hospital officials to provide immediate and quality healthcare to all those receiving treatment. He also reviewed the facilities available for managing the casualties and instructed the administration to ensure that patients received the necessary medical attention.

Two people who sustained critical injuries were later shifted to Sahiwal Teaching Hospital for further treatment. Medical care for the remaining injured passengers continued at the Pakpattan DHQ Hospital.

The crash involved a passenger bus carrying travellers from Multan towards Kasur and a truck approaching from the opposite direction. The collision resulted in a significant number of casualties, requiring coordinated efforts by rescue workers, police and local administration officials.

Authorities mobilised additional medical resources as emergency teams worked to assist the victims. The transfer of the two critically injured passengers to Sahiwal was arranged to provide them with further medical care.

The incident has once again highlighted the serious consequences of road accidents involving passenger vehicles and heavy transport. Further details about the circumstances that led to the collision were not included in the initial report.