At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday when a speeding bus plunged into a canal in Shikarpur, reported a private TV channel.
According to reports, a bus carrying 22 passengers, including women and children, went out of control and plunged into the Kirthar Canal in Shikarpur.
Deputy Commissioner Shikarpur confirmed the casualties while talking to the private TV channel.
“Fifteen passengers have lost their lives in the tragic accident. Most of them are women and minors,” he said.
The dead and the injured were shifted to a local hospital and an extensive search operation for the missing passengers is underway.
Heavy machinery and generators have been summoned to assist the rescuers.
