A tragic incident occurred on Friday, as a passenger bus plunged into a rocky ravine in the Dhana Sar area of southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 40 people and injuring eight others. The accident took place in a remote region near the border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. According to Sanaullah Sherani, head of Zhob district’s emergency centre, the bus lost control and fell approximately 70-80 feet (21-24 metres) into the ravine while traveling from Quetta to Peshawar. The overcrowded vehicle was reportedly carrying passengers from another broken-down bus as well. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the crash, but speeding is suspected to be a major factor. Rescue teams from both Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are on site, facing challenges due to the rugged terrain. Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari expressed sorrow over the incident, offering condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. This accident highlights the ongoing issue of road accidents in Pakistan, which are common due to weak traffic enforcement laws, speeding, poor road safety standards, and reckless driving. In May alone, another accident in northwest Pakistan resulted in 17 fatalities.