Ten killed, three hurt as the bus plunges into the river in Gilgit

GILGIT: At least 10 people lost their lives, and three others were injured when a passenger vehicle travelling from Gilgit to Yasin plunged into a river at Morka Yasin in Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday.

According to preliminary information, the vehicle was heading towards Yasin from Gilgit when its driver lost control, causing it to veer off the road and plunge into the river.

As a result of the accident, 10 passengers died, while three others suffered injuries. Soon after the incident, local volunteers and rescue personnel reached the site and launched an emergency operation to retrieve the victims.

Rescue teams recovered the bodies of those killed in the accident and pulled the injured passengers out of the vehicle.

Meanwhile, the chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the tragic accident.

He conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and instructed the relevant authorities to provide the injured passengers with the best possible medical treatment and healthcare facilities.