Six killed in Chitral road accident

CHITRAL: At least six persons including three members of a family were killed when a car plunged into Chitral River near Ayun village on Wednesday.

A taxi car, carrying six passengers, was on way to Dir from Chitral when it collided with a motorcycle and fell into the river. “The rescuers managed to recover bodies of four of the passengers. The search continues for the bodies of two persons including that of a child,” said an eyewitness.

The deceased were identified as Tanvir, Samiur Rehman, Nizamuddin and his wife. The two missing persons were identified as Mufti Mehmood and four-year-old Fahimuddin.

The passengers said that the vehicles plying between Dir and Chitral were always in a hurry, causing deadly accidents. They also asked the police authorities not allow cab drivers to carry more than four passengers.