At least 18 killed as passenger coach hits parked bus on Swat Motorway
Published on May 25, 2026
At least 18 individuals were killed and several others injured in a tragic traffic accident on the Swat Expressway near Ismaila in Rustam tehsil of
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At least 18 killed as passenger coach hits parked bus on Swat Motorway
At least 18 individuals were killed and several others injured in a tragic traffic accident on the Swat Expressway near Ismaila in Rustam tehsil of Mardan sector, representatives stated on Monday.
According to Motorway Police, the accident occurred near the Saeedabad Khoro Koto Bridge, Ismailia, when a passenger coach crashed into a passenger bus that was parked on the roadside due to a mechanical fault.
Police stated the parked coach had reportedly developed a problem in its generator, forcing it to stop by the roadside.
A speeding flying coach coming from behind collided with it, resulting in heavy victims.
The deceased and injured passengers are stated to belong to Upper Dir and Bajaur districts. Representatives stated that the identities of the victims have not yet been verified.
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