Minibus strikes a parked vehicle on a Pakistan highway, killing 17 people
A speeding minibus collided with a parked bus on a motorway in northwest Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of 17 individuals and injuring five others. The incident occurred near Mardan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with preliminary reports indicating driver negligence as a potential cause. Road accidents are frequent in Pakistan due to inadequate infrastructure and lax traffic safety enforcement.
- ▪A minibus struck a parked bus on a motorway in northwest Pakistan.
- ▪The accident resulted in 17 fatalities and five injuries.
- ▪Preliminary findings suggest that driver negligence may have caused the crash.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMinibus strikes a parked vehicle on a Pakistan highway, killing 17 peopleOfficials said a speeding minibus has struck a bus parked along a motorway in northwest Pakistan, killing 17 people and injuring five othersByThe Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 2:17 AM1:12This is a locator map for Pakistan with its capital, Islamabad, and the Kashmir region.
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