At least six people lost their lives, and one person was injured in a tragic collision between a car and a bus on Sunday evening in Bhakkar district, located in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province.

The incident occurred on Jhang Road in the Mankera area when the two vehicles, traveling from opposite directions, collided at a crossing.

According to local rescue services, the impact of the collision resulted in the immediate deaths of all six occupants of the car, including three children.

A woman who was also in the car suffered a head injury and was promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Rescue workers swiftly arrived at the scene to assist the victims and clear the wreckage. The cause of the accident is under investigation by local authorities. (ILKHA)