At least five people were killed and several others injured as a result of a collision between a dumper and van on the National Highway near Jhark area of Thatta.

The truck was traveling from the village Manik Khan Bahrani in Thatta to Jamshoro. As soon as the accident was reported, the rescue and police reached the spot.

According to the rescue authorities, four people died on the spot while injured were shifted to Hyderabad Civil Hospital.