Four killed in accident near Thatta

Published December 26, 2009

The injured were shifted to a hospital in Baghan. — Photo by APP

HYDERABAD At least four people were killed and nine others injured as a passenger vehicle plunged into a ditch near the coastal town of Baghan, some 120 kilometres off Thatta.

According to sources, the vehicle was heading towards Gharo town when the accident occurred. The victims were residents of the Abu Jat village.

The injured were shifted to a hospital in Baghan.

Police officials said the accident occurred due to over-speeding. — DawnNews

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