Two dead after container carrying expelled Afghans overturns

A container carrying Afghan refugees enroute to Afghanistan overturned on G.T. Road near Hattian, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries.

The container was reportedly packed with several Afghans who were being repatriated, as November 1 is the last date for undocumented citizens to leave Pakistan.

“At least two persons were killed and 14 others sustained severe injuries in the mishap,” rescue sources told ARY news on Sunday.

The driver allegedly lost control of the container and overturned after colliding with a bridge.

“The injured have been shifted to hospital for medical attendance,” rescue sources added.

Today, the Pakistani establishment packed tens of Afghans, including women & children, into containers for deportation. A tragic bridge accident led to the overturning of the container, resulting in multiple casualties. They try to keep this incident hidden from the public.…

— Omar Haidari (@OmarHaidari1) October 29, 2023

Previously, the caretaker government had announced that all illegal migrants must leave Pakistan before November 1 or face expulsion. So far, a few operations have been carried out against the undocumented individuals, especially Afghan refugees. Now that the deadline is near, the operations are expected to increase and intensify.