At least 57 people killed in fiery Pakistan bus-tanker crash

KARACHI (AFP) ― At least 57 people including women and children were killed when their bus crashed into an oil tanker, igniting a fierce blaze in southern Pakistan early Sunday, officials said.

It was the second crash involving major loss of life in Sindh province in less than three months.

Authorities fear the death toll could rise, since all the bodies were burned beyond recognition, and are planning DNA tests for identification.

“We have received more than 57 dead bodies but the death toll may rise as most of them are completely burnt and stuck to each other,” Dr. Semi Jamali at Karachi’s Jinnah hospital told AFP.