Five killed, 20 injured as passenger coach overturns in Nawabshah

Tragedy on the Highway: Five Dead, Scores Injured in Nawabshah Coach Overturn

In a tragic incident that unfolded on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at least five people lost their lives and more than twenty others sustained injuries when a speeding passenger coach overturned near the Daulatpur Bypass on the National Highway in Nawabshah, Pakistan.

The ill-fated coach was en route from Multan to Karachi when the driver reportedly lost control due to excessive speeding, causing the vehicle to flip over. The impact of the crash was devastating, resulting in immediate fatalities and leaving dozens of passengers critically injured. Emergency response teams, including the Motorway Police and local rescue services, swiftly arrived at the scene.

The injured were transported to Qazi Ahmed and Shahpur Jahanian hospitals for urgent medical treatment, while the deceased were moved to nearby facilities for identification and postmortem procedures.

Among the victims, two individuals were identified as Mohammad Shafi and Nazeer, while the identities of the remaining deceased were still being confirmed at the time of reporting. The injured included men, women, and children, with names such as Umaid Ali, Ejaz Mehar, Mohammad Zahid, Hussain Azad, and Shehbaz Ali among those listed.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and directed the Commissioner of Shaheed Benazirabad to ensure immediate relief and full support for the injured and bereaved families. He emphasized the need for comprehensive assistance and extended his condolences to those affected by the tragedy.

This incident adds to a growing concern over road safety in the region. Just months earlier, a hit-and-run accident at the same location claimed the lives of two police officers, highlighting persistent dangers on this stretch of highway. Authorities have launched an investigation into the latest crash, aiming to determine the exact cause and assess whether negligence or mechanical failure played a role.

As the community mourns the lives lost, the accident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of enforcing traffic regulations and improving safety measures on Pakistan’s highways.

-UPDATES AT THIS TIME-

Yes, there have been a few updates since the initial reports of the Nawabshah coach accident.

Authorities have confirmed that the passenger coach was traveling from Multan to Karachi when it overturned due to excessive speeding near the Daulatpur Bypass on the National Highway. Rescue operations were swift, with motorway police and Edhi volunteers transporting the injured to hospitals in Qazi Ahmed, Nawabshah, and Shahpur Jahanian.

Two of the deceased have been identified as Mohammad Shafi and Nazeer, while the identities of the remaining victims are still being verified. Among the injured are Umaid Ali, Ejaz Mehar, Mohammad Zahid, Hussain Azad, Junaid, Shehbaz Ali, Qurban, and Zohaib, with several women and children also affected.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah reiterated his directive for immediate medical aid and full support to the victims' families. He also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and emphasized the need for thorough investigation and accountability.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with officials working to determine whether mechanical failure, driver negligence, or other factors contributed to the tragedy. 

This incident has reignited concerns about road safety in the region, especially given that a fatal hit-and-run occurred at the same location just months earlier.