At least 16 people killed in two separate road accidents in Pakistan’s Sindh province. In the first incident, five people died and 10 were injured when a van collided with a trailer. In another accident near Ranipur, Khairpur district, 11 people lost their lives, and 35 others sustained injuries. All deceased passengers were from Punjab’s Burewala. Fatal accidents on Pakistan’s highways are common due to speeding, reckless overtaking, and violation of traffic rules. The National Highway is one of the most dangerous highways in the country, with many accidents occurring due to reckless overtakes, speeding, and violations of road rules. For confidential support, call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. For support in the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
