Tragic Accident on Motorway M5 Near Rahim Yar Khan: 16 Dead, 26 Injured

A devastating road accident occurred on the M5 Motorway near Rahim Yar Khan, leaving 16 people dead and 26 others injured. The incident took place near the Iqbalabad Interchange when a passenger bus traveling from Karachi to Punjab collided with a stationary truck.

According to rescue sources, the cause of the accident was attributed to the bus driver falling asleep at the wheel. The impact was so severe that multiple passengers died on the spot, while the injured were quickly transported to Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan for medical treatment.

Emergency services reached the scene promptly and began rescue operations to extract the injured and recover the deceased. This tragic incident has once again raised concerns about driver fatigue and road safety measures on Pakistan’s highways.

Authorities are continuing investigations to determine further details and ensure accountability.