May 3rd 2024.
In a tragic turn of events, a passenger bus carrying several individuals met with a devastating accident in northwest Pakistan on Friday. As per official reports, the bus was travelling from Rawalpindi to Hunza on the Karakoram Highway in the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan region when the driver lost control of the vehicle and it skidded off a mountainous terrain, plunging into a ravine. The impact of the fall resulted in the loss of 20 innocent lives.
Details about the number of passengers on board are yet unclear, as stated by a police official. However, it has been confirmed that at least 15 people sustained injuries and have been rushed to a nearby hospital in Chilas. Rescue efforts are currently underway, and the deceased are being transported to the hospital.
According to a hospital source, three women were among the casualties, and the death toll is expected to rise as many of the injured are in a critical condition. The Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan, Haji Gulbar Khan, expressed his heartfelt condolences and directed the administration to provide immediate medical aid to the injured.
The government spokesperson, Faizullah Faraq, declared an emergency at the Chilas Hospital after the accident, ensuring that all necessary resources and support are provided to the victims. This tragic incident has left a deep impact on the entire region, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this difficult time.
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