KARACHI: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after an oil tanker, a bus and several other vehicles collided near Kathore on the M9 motorway, police said on Friday.
According to officials, the coach was travelling on the wrong side of the road at the time of the collision.
Rescue officials said that the deceased included women and children. Several passengers fell from a bridge due to the impact of the crash.
Rescue officials said multiple people sustained injuries and were being shifted to nearby hospitals.
Meanwhile, Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Alam Odho directed police to immediately reach the accident site and ordered that the area and its surroundings be secured to facilitate rescue and investigation efforts.
This is a developing story and is being updated accordingly.
