11 killed as vehicle falls into river in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Three people sustained injuries after a vehicle veered off a mountain road in the Gilgit-Baltistan region on Thursday night.
At least 11 people died and three others were injured after a vehicle went off a mountainous road and into a river in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to the Times of India, citing news agency AP.
Local police official Mohammad Afzal said the accident occurred on Thursday night when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Rescue teams worked through early Friday to recover those involved. All 11 deceased individuals and the three injured passengers were moved to a hospital nearby.
Regional chief minister Amjad Hussain issued a statement expressing grief over the accident. He instructed authorities to provide the best medical care for the injured.
The region frequently sees road accidents due to unsafe driving, weak traffic law enforcement and poor road conditions in mountainous areas.
