Gilgit (Correspondent) A passenger coaster accident in the Thalichi area of the Diamir district on the Karakoram Highway took the lives of 5 people while critically injuring many. The condition of 10 injured passengers is said to be critical.
This was second such accident in 24 hours as a yesterday a car also plunged into a deep ravine in KKH in Kohistan killing 3 on board passengers yesterday. The ill-fated coaster went out of control of the driver while he was taking a dangerous turn.
According to a statement issued from Commissioner Gilgit, there were more 20 people were on board. people
As soon as the information about the coaster accident was received, the the district administration Gilgit and Diamer along with Rescue 1122 and other organizations started rescue operation.
The injured and dead bodies were shifted to Gilgit for treatment by ambulances of health department and Rescue 1122. Emergency has been imposed in the hospitals of Diamar and Gilgit.
Both the assistant commissioner and SDPO Juglot participated and supervised relief operation.
According to the statement, steps are being taken to handover the dead bodies by contacting the next of kin. The media will be informed when more details about the accident come out, further added the statement.
