In Azad Kashmir, 24 people were killed and one seriously injured when a passenger bus fell into a deep ditch.
According to Deputy Commissioner Palindri Umar Farooq, the passenger bus coming from Rawalpindi to Rawalakot, in which more than 25 passengers were on board, went out of control due to high speed near Azad Patan bridge and fell into a deep ditch, which caused this heartbreaking incident. .
As a result of the accident, 24 people lost their lives and more than 3 passengers were injured, who were shifted to a local hospital.
According to Deputy Commissioner Palindri, the rescue operation has been completed, so far 20 bodies have been removed, other bodies are being removed while one seriously injured person was also removed whose condition is critical.
The deceased belong to different areas of Palindri, most of whom were travelers coming to Azad Patan for an Urs.
Deputy Commissioner Sidhanuti reached the spot and is supervising the relief operations. According to the administration, the accident occurred due to a technical fault.
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Sources say that due to the mountainous area, the police and rescue authorities are facing difficulties in reaching the accident site, while the local people are trying to take the dead and injured from the bus to the hospital with their help.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed regret over the accident that happened to the bus coming from Rawalkot to Rawalpindi and prayed for forgiveness for the deceased.
The Prime Minister prayed for patience for the families of the deceased.
Shahbaz Sharif also directed the local administration to fully cooperate with the families and provide immediate medical aid to the injured.
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2024-08-27 07:41:13