11 killed as vehicle plunges into river in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
A vehicle accident in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir resulted in the deaths of 11 people after the car plunged into a river. Local authorities have launched rescue operations and are providing medical care to the three survivors.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and infrastructure quality in mountainous regions of Pakistan, which frequently lead to fatal accidents.
At least 11 people were killed and three others injured after a vehicle veered off a mountainous road and plunged into a river in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan region, news agency AP reported, citing rescue officials and police.The accident took place on Thursday night after the driver lost control of the vehicle, local police official Mohammad Afzal said.Rescue teams continued search and rescue operations into early Friday.
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