At least 16 killed as passenger bus plunges into ravine near Skardu
The passenger coach was en route to Skardu from Rawalpindi with 18 passengers on board when a landslide caused the accident
By Web Desk
October 18, 2020
At least 16 people were killed after a passenger bus tumbled off into a deep ravine on Gilgit Road near Tungus due to landsliding, on Sunday.
According to details, the bus was carrying 18 passengers when it was traveling from Rawalpindi to Skardu and fell into a ravine due to the landslide.
Rescue operations are underway as the injured are being evacuated and shifted to the nearby hospital for medical treatment.
However, rescue officials fear the number of casualties may rise.
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