Seven dead, several injured in horrific oil tanker-coach collision in Chaghi

QUETTA: A horrific head-on collision between an oil tanker and a passenger coach left seven people dead and several others injured on the Reko Diq SITE road in Chaghi, ARY News reported.

According to the police, the incident occurred in Tehsil Nokundi of Balochistan’s Chaghi district on Sunday evening. The coach driver was among those killed in the tragic accident.

Police further confirmed that the injured and the deceased were shifted to a hospital in Nokundi. All of the deceased were identified as Afghan citizens who were traveling from the Kutcha area toward Iran.

The Superintendent of Police (SP) for Chaghi stated that an investigation into the accident is underway.

The bodies will be handed over to Afghan officials after legal formalities are completed, the SP added.

Earlier, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane narrowly avoided an accident mid-air, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing sources.

As per details, PIA flight PK-860 from Jeddah to Lahore narrowly avoided an accident when cabin pressure dropped shortly after takeoff, causing a shortage of oxygen.

Oxygen masks deployed automatically above passenger seats, and the cabin crew assisted passengers in putting them on while providing reassurance.

The captain demonstrated quick thinking and professional skill, maintaining control of the aircraft and coordinating with air traffic control at the nearest Dammam Airport. Following clearance for an emergency landing, the aircraft was safely brought down.

All passengers were transferred to the lounge and later reached Lahore via an alternative flight.

The incident occurred on Friday night, and PIA authorities confirmed that all necessary facilities and support were provided to the affected passengers.

Earlier this year, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Dubai-bound flight from Lahore, narrowly escaped an accident after a bird collided with the plane.

The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, prompting the pilot to make an emergency landing.

The PIA flight PK-203, captain immediately contacted air traffic control, requesting permission for an emergency landing and managed to land the plane carrying 150 passengers safely.