Eight missing after van falls into Yarkhun River of Chitral

Dunya News

More than10 passengers were boarded on the van

CHITRAL (Dunya News) - At least eight passengers went missing when a passenger van plunged into Yarkhun River of Chitral today (Sunday).

Rescue 1122 officials said the accident occurred when the driver lost control over the vehicle while crossing a bridge.

More than10 passengers were boarded on the van among which two were rescued by locals.

Search operation for the missing passengers is underway, rescue officials said.