World News | Six of a Family Killed in Accident in Pakistan
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. At least six persons of a family were killed, and nine injured when a van plunged into a deep ravine in northwest Pakistan, authorities said on Friday.
Peshawar, Aug 16 (PTI) At least six persons of a family were killed, and nine injured when a van plunged into a deep ravine in northwest Pakistan, authorities said on Friday.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday in the Chupriyal area of the scenic Swat Valley of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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The vehicle was carrying 14 members of a family who were returning home from a wedding ceremony. The vehicle went out of control while taking a sharp turn in the mountainous areas.
At least six persons of the family were killed, and nine injured when the van plunged into a deep ravine, authorities said on Friday.
The rescue and the medical team reached the spot and provided first aid to the injured.
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