In Balochistan, 18 passengers were killed when a van fell into a deep ravine at Akhtarzai near District Qilla Saifullah on Wednesday.

According to levies sources, an emergency has been imposed at hospitals located in the near area.

President Dr. Arif Alvi has expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in a traffic incident in Qilla Saifullah.

He also expressed sympathies with the bereaved families.

The President stressed the need of measures to avoid such incidents in future.