One killed, several injured in Diamer landslide

(Karachi) A man was killed while several others were injured on Friday after a landslide struck Karakoram Highway in Diamer valley of Gilgit-Baltistan.

As per details, a truck driver lost his life while several passengers suffered injuries due to landslide cause by recent rains. Following the incident, locals started rescue work on self-help basis and shifted the victims to a local hospital.

Several injured passengers have been rescued, one truck driver lost life, flash floods Landslides hit vehicles at #KKH in #Diamer area of #GilgitBaltistan, tourists have been advised to avoid traveling on KKH during next two days pic.twitter.com/c3Cc11G8K9

— Jamil Nagri (@jamilnagri) August 28, 2020

Traffic remained suspended on the highway while heavy machinery has been called to clear the path. Officials have advised tourists visiting the valley to avoid travelling for next two days as more rains are expected.

Earlier in July, at least six people were killed in a landslide that occurred in a remote village in the foothills of Nanga Parbat in Diamer valley.

Diamer is the district of Gilgit-Baltistan region which is situated in the country’s far north, where downpour often results in landsliding. Such incidents result in blockage of road networks in the affected villages, confining locals to their houses while at the same time stranding commuters.