8 dead as bus falls into Abbasia canal near RahimYar Khan

Eight people were killed when a bus plunged into a canal near Rahim Yar Khan. Four were rescued as search operation for more than ten missing persons is underway. According to DPO Rahim Yar Khan Rasool Zahid, a bus traveling from Sadiqabad to Faisalabad due to over speeding has plunged into Abbasia canal near Seja mor. Twenty-five people were on board. Eight bodies have been recovered while four persons including two women have been rescued. Two children also included among the dead. Rescue operation for the missing persons is underway. The emergency has been imposed in Shaikh Zaid Hospital.

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