A passenger van veered off a mountain road and plunged into a river in northern Pakistan on Thursday night, killing 11 people and injuring three others.
The crash occurred in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, triggering an emergency response that continued into Friday morning. Search teams recovered all 11 bodies from the wreckage, while the three survivors were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Driver Lost Control, Says Police
Local police official Mohammad Afzal said the vehicle left the mountainous route after the driver lost control. Regional chief minister Amjad Hussain offered condolences over the fatalities and directed officials to ensure those injured receive the best possible medical care.
Recurring Road Accidents
Fatal road accidents are common across Pakistan, especially on mountainous terrain, with poor road maintenance, weak enforcement of traffic regulations, and unsafe driving frequently cited as primary factors. The tragedy comes just one week after a separate crash in eastern Pakistan, where a bus collided with a truck, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others.
