A private school bus on Thursday collided with a rickshaw near Rupo Chak in Zafarwal Tehsil of Narowal District, killing two women on the spot and seriously injuring three others.

According to details, the bus was carrying children from a private school when the accident took place due to high speed.

Rescue teams rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to the hospital while police also rushed to the spot and started investigation.

The ages of the dead women are said to be 40 and 50 years, respectively. However, the children in the van were safe in the accident.

Local police are investigating the incident.