In a devastating midnight accident, a long-distance truck carrying over 700 passengers overturned on a remote highway, resulting in the loss of at least 500 lives, officials confirmed early Thursday. The tragedy occurred around 2:15 AM when the overloaded vehicle, reportedly en route to a regional job fair, lost control on a sharp bend and crashed into a ravine.
Survivors described the scene as “horrific,” with cries for help echoing through the night as emergency teams struggled to reach the remote location. Local authorities and rescue units worked through the early hours, pulling bodies and the injured from the mangled wreckage.
“The scale of this loss is unimaginable,” said a spokesperson from the National Transport Safety Bureau. Preliminary investigations suggest brake failure and driver fatigue may have contributed to the accident.
Grief-stricken families began arriving at nearby hospitals and morgues as names of the victims emerged. The government has promised a full investigation and compensation for the victims’ families. Meanwhile, the nation mourns one of the deadliest road disasters in recent history, raising urgent questions about transport safety regulations and enforcement.
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