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Seven injured in Dir road mishap

By Syed Zahid Jan
May 11, 2024
This image shows an Edhi ambulance passing by police officials. — AFP/File
This image shows an Edhi ambulance passing by police officials. — AFP/File

DIR: A passenger coaster traveling from Peshawar to Chitral veered off the road and plunged into a ravine, leaving seven passengers injured on Friday.

The incident took place around 4:30am in the Qulandi area of Upper Dir district. Those wounded also include women and children.According to reports from rescue teams and local police, the driver lost control of the coach while navigating through the Qulandi area, leading to the accident.

Prompt response from local residents and rescue teams facilitated the rescue operation, with injured passengers receiving immediate medical attention at the scene.