A passenger bus and a van collided in Balochistan’s Lasbela district on Friday, October 23, leaving at least 12 people dead and approximately two dozen injured, according to The Associated Press.

Local police and rescue officials reported that the bus was travelling from Lasbela towards Karachi. The injured were taken for medical treatment, with women and children reportedly among those affected.

Another local report cited a death toll of 13, so the final number should be confirmed through updated official information. The crash highlights the continuing need for safer driving, vehicle fitness checks and effective enforcement of traffic regulations on Pakistan’s highways.