How Did 11 People Die in the Pakpattan Bus Crash?
Eleven people were killed and 33 others injured when a passenger bus collided with a truck on Depalpur Road near Pakpattan, in Punjab, Pakistan, on Thursday 5 November 2026. The bus was travelling from Multan to Kasur when it hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. Rescue teams took three hours to free passengers trapped in the wreckage, using cranes and heavy machinery.
What happened on Depalpur Road near Pakpattan?
- A passenger bus travelling from Multan to Kasur collided with a truck coming in the opposite direction on Depalpur Road, near Pakpattan in Punjab.
- The crash happened on Thursday 5 November 2026.
- Rescue 1122 said 11 people had died in the collision and 33 others were injured.
- Of the injured, eight people had sustained minor injuries and 25 were shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Pakpattan.
- Local reports said the dead included personnel of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA).
How the rescue unfolded
- Deputy Commissioner Asif Raza and District Police Officer Javed Iqbal Chadhar reached the scene and supervised the rescue operation.
- The three-hour rescue operation used cranes and other heavy machinery to extract passengers trapped in the wreckage.
- Given the gravity of the incident, the deputy commissioner declared an emergency at DHQ Hospital Pakpattan and additional doctors were summoned to treat the injured.
- The deputy commissioner and the district police officer later visited the hospital and directed staff to provide prompt, high-quality treatment to the injured.
Reaction from Pakistan's leaders
- President Asif Ali Zardari expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss of life, offered condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed deep sorrow over the crash, directed officials to provide the best possible medical treatment to the injured, and sought a report on the accident.
- National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq also extended heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the affected families.
What happens next
- The Punjab chief minister has sought a report on the accident, so more detail on the cause is expected once officials complete their checks.
- The injured are being treated at DHQ Hospital Pakpattan, and the toll could change as their condition becomes clear.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Pakpattan bus crash?
Eleven people were killed and 33 others were injured.
Where did the crash happen?
On Depalpur Road near Pakpattan, in Punjab, Pakistan.
Which vehicles were involved?
A passenger bus travelling from Multan to Kasur and a truck coming in the opposite direction.
What happened to the injured?
Eight people had minor injuries and 25 were taken to DHQ Hospital Pakpattan, where an emergency was declared.
What is the emergency number in Pakistan?
Dial 15 for police and 1122 for rescue services.
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