Eleven people, including a baby, lost their lives and two others were injured when a passenger van fell into a river in Northern Pakistan.
The van was traveling from Gilgit to Ghizer district when the driver lost control, leading to the accident, according to police.
“The incident occurred on Thursday evening (November 12),” local police informed the media.
Rescue teams recover 11 bodies
Rescue teams recovered the bodies of eleven passengers, which included two women and a baby.
Two other passengers were rescued with injuries and taken to a local hospital.
Driver lost control while heading to Ghizer district
According to police, “The van was headed from Gilgit to Ghizer district when the driver lost control.”
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the vehicle fell into the river.
This incident highlights the challenges of driving on the mountainous roads of northern Pakistan.
Additional details about the fatalities and the exact cause of the crash are still pending.