At least 7 people, including women and children, were killed in a deadly road accident near Khairpur city on Saturday. Rescue operation was not immediately kicked off as officials and authorities concerned remained unaware of the incident and could not reach the scene timely. However, people travelling on the road shifted the injured and their vehicles. Reports said the incident occurred on Ghambat Bypass near Khairpur city when a van, carrying 21 passengers, collided with a truck coming from the front, killing 18 people on the spot, including women and children. The dead bodies were shifted to the hospitals in Khairpur and Gambat city.