Seven killed in AJK road accidents
Last updated on: 21 October,2021 10:17 pm
Seven killed in AJK road accidents
MUZAFFARABAD (Dunya News) - Seven people, including four children were killed in two different road accidents that took place in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Thursday. According to the details, the passengers van from Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s locality of Gurez Valley Taobat heading towards Kel fell into River Neelum due to poor condition of the road. The incident happened at 6 PM in the evening today (Thursday). As per the locals, the coaster drowned after plunging into the river. Three dead bodies were recovered from the river while 17 injured passengers were urgently shifted to Tehsil Headquarter hospital (THQ).
Area residents faced difficulties during rescue operation due to power outage and lack of mobile services.
On the other hand, in another incident which took place at Khaiya Galla, a school van collided with a truck in Rawalkot and fell into ravine killing four children including two girls.