Diamer: At least 20 killed, 21 injured as bus falls into ravine

Pakistan May, 3 2024

DIAMIR: At least 20 persons were killed and 21 more were wounded when bus fell into deep ravine in Diamer, city in Gilgit-Baltistan province in wee hours.

According to details, accident occurred on Karakoram Highway in Yashukhaldas area of Diamer. Bus was travelling to Hunza from Rawalpindi when it fell into gorge after driver lost control.

Rescue teams reached spot and shifted dead and injured to Chilas Hospital. Rescue sources said death toll might rise further as majority of injured were in critical condition.

Giltgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq said an emergency was declared at Chilas Hospital after accident. He confirmed death toll and said bus was carrying more than 35 passengers to Hunza.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 04 2024

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