Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- SHIKARPUR- In a tragic accident late Friday night, at least eight people, including five children, lost their lives and five others were critically injured when a mini-truck ran over individuals sleeping by the roadside in Shikarpur, Sindh.

According to details, the incident took place near Kundan Chourangi, where a mini-truck loaded with onions and potatoes went out of control after colliding with an electric pole. The truck then skidded off the road and ploughed into people sleeping on the roadside, resulting in the horrific fatalities.

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Rescue officials confirmed that eight victims died on the spot, while five others sustained severe injuries. The i...