At least 13 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a passenger coach turned turtle near Sukkur late last night.

All of the deceased were labourers and eight have been identified who all belonged to Multan while three dead bodies have been handed over to the heirs. Six people were in critical condition while seven others were also under treatment.

A Karachi-bound passenger bus from Multan overturned on the National Highway at Pano Aqil area due to overspeeding.

Rescuers had shifted the bodies and injured to the CMH Panu Aqil hospital.

It has been reported that all the dead were labourers and they were going back to Karachi for work after spending Eid holidays at their native areas.