The bus overturned after hitting a footpath on Karsaz Road in Karachi. - (File Photo)

KARACHI Two people were killed and 35 injured when a bus overturned on Karsaz road in Karachi on Sunday.

According to sources, a group of workers were going for a picnic from Orangi Town when the driver lost control of the bus near Karsaz, causing them to hit the footpath which led to the overturning of the bus.  

Two people died on the spot while the 35 injured people were taken to Jinnah Hospital.

Majority of the injured, which include women and children, are not in a critical condition.

The bus was carrying Najji Companys workers to Karli Jheel. - DawnNews 

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