At least 30 people were killed and 10 others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in the Dana Sar area of Balochistan’s Zhob district on Friday, rescue officials said.

According to rescue officials, the victims include women and children.

The injured are being evacuated from the scene and shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Deputy Commissioner Sherani said rescue teams reached the site immediately after the accident and are continuing efforts to rescue the injured.

Initial reports suggest the accident occurred after the bus suffered brake failure while negotiating a dangerous bend, causing the driver to lose control before the vehicle fell into the gorge.

Officials said the process of identifying the deceased and injured is underway, while an investigation has been launched into the incident.