Out-of-Control Van Crashes Into Stranded Bus in Pakistan, Killing 17 People
A runaway van struck a disabled bus and waiting passengers near Peshawar on May 25, killing at least 17 people who were standing outside the stalled vehicle.
A van lost control and collided with a passenger bus that was disabled and parked along a roadside between Swat and Peshawar in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on May 25, resulting in at least 17 deaths and 10 injuries, with 3 in critical condition. Rescue officials reported that bus passengers had exited the vehicle and were standing nearby when the van swerved out of control, striking the waiting people and the rear of the bus with considerable force. Many passengers were reportedly traveling home ahead of Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday celebrated worldwide. Road accidents are a frequent occurrence in Pakistan due to lax enforcement of traffic laws, low safety standards, speeding, and reckless driving.
