May 30, 2008	Friday	Jamadi-ul-Awwal 24, 1429

SHIKARPUR, May 29: Two passengers were killed and 27 injured when a coaster overturned near Toll Plaza on Shikarpur-Khanpur Road on Wednesday.

The driver of coaster coming from Thul via Rahimabad lost control of the vehicle as its tyre burst and overturned resulting in the death of Arab Pahore and Aslam on the spot and injuries to 27 others. The injured were taken to the Civil Hospital, Shikarpur.

Later, eight were referred to Larkana, Sukkur and Karachi hospitals due to the seriousness of their injuries and 13 admitted. Six were released after receiving first aid.