Twelve killed aftter bus plunges into canal in Shikarpur

SHIKARPUR: At least 12 passengers including women and children were killed when a speeding bus plunged into a canal here on Wednesday, Geo News reported.
According to reports a bus carrying 22 passengers lost control and went down headlong in the Kirthar Canal in Shikarpur.
The sad incident occurred in the limits of Ghari Yaseen police station.
Deputy Commissioner Shikarpur confirmed the casualties while talking to Geo News.
"Twelve passengers have lost lives in the tragic accident. Most of them are women and minors", said he.
The bodies and injured were shifted to local hospital.
Rescue teams have jumped into action at the site of the accident.
An extensive search operation for the missing passengers is also underway.
Moreover, heavy machinery and standby generators have been summoned to assist the rescuers.