Atleast 11 people killed in Pakistan accident

Islamabad, April 30:In the accident of the bus on sunday morning at least 11 persons were killed on when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, police said.
Initial investigation revealed the coach driver was over-speeding and lost control of the bus, consequently causing it to overturn near Lak Pass, the sources said. The bus was totalled in the accident.Many others were injured in the accident near Lowari Top, The News International reported. The injured have been rushed to a hospital.

Traffic accidents frequently happen in Pakistan due to poorly maintained roads, violation of road safety rules and reckless driving.According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, over 9,000 road accidents take place every year in the country, killing about 5,000 people.