Lahore: In a tragic mishap, a coal-laden truck fell over a passenger van today, in Pakistan’s Sindh province killing at least 17 people.
The incident took place near Theri bypass in Khairpur area of Sindh province and police said that early morning thick fog and careless driving were the main reason for it.
“Seventeen people were killed and five others injured in the accident,” according to local police.
Police and rescue officials said the death toll could rise as the some injured were in precarious condition.
The heavily loaded truck with coal lost control while overtaking and fell on the van, which was on its way to Sukkur from Ranipur in Sindh, police said.
The victims were shifted to a nearby hospital, where two injured passengers are said to be in critical conditions.
