A passenger van veered off a mountain road and crashed into a river in northern Pakistan, killing eleven people and injuring three others. The accident occurred in the Gilgit-Baltistan region on Thursday night, triggering an emergency response that continued into Friday morning.
Rescue and Recovery Efforts
Search teams recovered all eleven bodies from the wreckage, while the three survivors were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Local police official Mohammad Afzal reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle before it left the mountainous route.
Official Response
Regional chief minister Amjad Hussain expressed condolences over the loss of life and instructed authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical care.
Context of Road Safety
Fatal road accidents are common across Pakistan, particularly 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.
