Eleven people die when van plunges into river in Gilgit

Rescue teams recover victims from river

Local police confirmed that a driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling toward Yasin Valley. The van plunged into the water shortly after passing Morkah Bridge on Thursday night. Rescue crews initially retrieved ten bodies before identifying an infant among the deceased later. Three injured passengers, including one child, were pulled from the wreckage and taken to Gupis Civil Hospital.

Chief minister directs medical response

GB Chief Minister Amjad Hussain expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life in the accident. He ordered district administration and rescue agencies to ensure injured people received immediate transport to nearby hospitals. To ensure the injured receive optimal medical care, officials need to deploy every resource at their disposal. The administration was also instructed to prevent any negligence during ongoing rescue operations at the site.

Investigation launched into accident cause

Police are currently working to identify the specific cause of this fatal incident involving residents of Yasin Valley. An official statement from the GB Chief Minister Secretariat clarified that an infant was among those who died. Two people suffered injuries while eleven others lost their lives in this river plunge near Gilgit.