KOHAT: At least three people, including two women, were killed and 10 others were injured Friday in a passenger coach-oil tanker collision on Pindi Road in Kohat, DawnNews reported.

The collision took place in Kohat’s Gumbat area. Subsequently three people were killed whereas 10 others sustained injuries.

The deceased persons also included the driver of the passenger coach.

The victims were immediately shifted to Divisional Headquarters Hospital.

Meanwhile, police started investigation of the incident.

Fatal road accidents are common in Pakistan, where traffic rules are rarely enforced and roads in many rural areas are poor.

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