8 Killed After Bus Carrying Tourists Falls Into Ravine In Gilgit-Baltistan

Gilgit-Baltistan:

Not less than eight individuals, together with a baby, have been killed after a van carrying vacationers plunged right into a ravine within the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, based on Daybreak.

9 individuals have been additionally injured within the accident that occurred close to Babusar Go within the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Whereas verifying the demise rely to Daybreak.com, Diamer Rescue 1122 District Coordinator Shaukat Riaz acknowledged that the accident occurred after the can collided with a automotive.

The van, which was claimed to be transporting 16 vacationers, was en route from Sahiwal to Gilgit, based on Chilas Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Wazir Liaqat.

“After it fell into the ravine, the van caught hearth,” Wazir Liaqat informed Daybreak, including that the injured have been instantly taken to the Chilas Regional Headquarters Hospital.

Liaqat acknowledged that there have been 4 girls, 4 youngsters, and a person among the many injured.

Earlier this month, six individuals have been killed and 17 others have been injured when a bus carrying vacationers fell right into a gorge on the Karakoram Freeway near the Thalichi space in Gilgit Baltistan, reported Daybreak.

Pakistan’s horrible street security file is a results of ramshackle motorways, low security laws, and irresponsible driving.

Buses carrying passengers are normally packed to capability, and seatbelt use is unusual.

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