Nine killed in road crash near Matiari

MATIARI: Nine persons, including a woman, were killed and more than 30 were reported injured in a road crash at National Highway near Matiari when four passenger coaches collided with each other on Monday, ARY News reports.

According to police, four passenger coaches crashed into each other at National Highway near Matiari in which nine persons, including a woman, were killed and 30 others were injured.

The incident occurred due to the driver's negligence and over speeding, police said.

Rescue teams rushed to the scene after receiving information of the incident and started the relief operation. The wounded were taken to different hospitals of Matiari and Hyderabad for medical attention.