16 killed in road accident in Pakistan's Punjab province

At least 16 persons were killed and over 30 other injured on Monday when two buses collided in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said.

Islamabad: At least 16 persons were killed and over 30 other injured on Monday when two buses collided in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said.

The accident took place Rahim Yar Khan district, The News International reported. 

According to the police, one of the buses was on its way from Karachi to Bahawalpur and the other was heading to Sadiqabad from Faisalabad. 

Health officials said the toll might increase as the injured included many in critical condition.

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