A tragic road accident in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghizer district has claimed the lives of at least 11 people and left several others injured after a passenger van fell into the Yasin River.
According to rescue officials, the accident occurred near Noh Bridge in Ghizer district when a passenger van traveling from Gilgit to Hindur plunged into the river.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene after receiving information about the incident and immediately launched an operation to recover the victims.
Officials confirmed that the bodies of 11 passengers have so far been recovered from the river, while several injured people are being shifted to Gahkuch for medical treatment.
Rescue authorities said darkness and difficult conditions at the accident site have created serious challenges for emergency workers. Despite these difficulties, rescue personnel remain at the scene and continue their efforts.
The tragic incident has caused grief across the area as several families mourn the loss of their loved ones.
The exact cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed, and further details are awaited.