At least 11 people — including nine passengers, the driver, and the conductor — were killed when a passenger coach collided with a long trailer loaded with heavy concrete bridge girders near Tando Masti on the National Highway, rescue sources said.
Ten others were injured in the crash. The bus was travelling from Punjab to Karachi at the time of the accident.
According to the Edhi Foundation, the bodies are being shifted to Khairpur Civil Hospital, while the injured are receiving medical treatment.
Following the incident, the Sindh Inspector General of Police directed the SSP Khairpur to immediately reach the accident site and supervise rescue operations.
He also ordered authorities to ensure relief activities in the surrounding areas and keep routes clear to facilitate the smooth transfer of the injured to hospitals.
This is a developing story and is being updated with additional details.