A tourist car plunged in deep ravine and fell into the Kanhar River in Kaghan Larri, Mansehra, killing two tourists on the spot while their child miraculously survived.
According to details, there were three people in the car, a husband, wife and their child. The couple died on the spot; however, their son survived the accident. When local people rescued the child, he just had some minor injuries.
The car was registered with Sindh’s number plate and the couple was said to be from Hazro, Attock. When rescue 1122 received the information, they reached the scene with ambulance and transferred the bodies and the injured child to Kaghan Hospital.
Local residents and the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) emergency team assisted in recovering the bodies.
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Three persons were killed and seven others injured when a vehicle plunged into ravine in the Gwaldai area of Upper Dir district on Tuesday.
According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was carrying several passengers when it suddenly veered off a narrow road and plunged into a deep ravine. The road, known for its sharp turns and lack of protective barriers, proved fatal as the vehicle rolled down several hundred feet into a rocky gorge. The passengers, mostly local residents, were reportedly on their way to a nearby village when the accident occurred.
Emergency responders, along with local villagers, rushed to the scene and carried out rescue efforts despite the difficult terrain. The injured were pulled from the wreckage and transported to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Sheringal. Medical staff at the hospital confirmed that three people, including a child, had died from their injuries. Two of the injured remain in critical condition, while the others are being treated for various fractures and trauma.
The deceased victims have not yet been officially identified, as authorities are in the process of informing their families. Hospital sources confirmed that the young girl was around 8 to 10 years old and died on the spot due to severe head injuries. Locals expressed anger over the deteriorating condition of roads in the region. Residents of Upper Dir have long complained about the lack of proper road infrastructure, poor maintenance, and the absence of safety barriers, particularly along routes that pass through mountainous terrain. Several residents noted that such accidents have become alarmingly common, and their repeated appeals for road repairs and safety measures have gone unheard.
