An “over-speeding” bus carrying wedding ceremony friends plunged off a bridge into Indus River, killing not less than 14 folks on Tuesday in Gilgit-Baltistan.
In keeping with Astore Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Tariq: “14 our bodies have been retrieved from the river.” He mentioned that the bride amongst two folks have been rescued.
Police mentioned that ill-fated bus was a part of a marriage procession heading in the direction of Punjab’s Chakwal district when it fell into the river from Telchi bridge within the limits of Diamer district. The bride has been retrieved from the river in injured situation, the police added.
“As many as 27 folks had been onboard the ill-fated bus,” the official mentioned, including that 11 folks had been nonetheless lacking.
The automobile has additionally been recovered from the river, the deputy fee mentioned, including {that a} search operation was underway to get well the 11 lacking folks.
Speaking to the reporter, SSP Diamer Sher Khan mentioned: “Apparently, the accident was results of the driving force’s negligence.” The over rushing bus, after hitting the security railing of the bridge, plunged into the river, he added.
President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed sorrow over the lack of human lives within the coaster accident in Gilgit. In a press release, he commiserated with the bereaved households and directed to expedite the reduction efforts.
Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani additionally expressed profound sorrow over a tragic bus accident close to Astore. In his message, Gilani prolonged heartfelt condolences to the households of the deceased, affirming his solidarity with them on this time of grief.
He provided prayers for the forgiveness and elevated ranks of those that misplaced their lives, endurance for the bereaved households, and a swift restoration for the injured.
Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan, chief of the Home Senator Ishaq Dar, and chief of the opposition Senator Syed Shibli Faraz additionally issued separate condolence messages, expressing deep unhappiness over the incident and providing their sympathies to the affected households.