18 dead as passenger bus falls into Indus River near Kohistan
A woman, however, miraculously survived, authorities said
October 29, 2018
KOHISTAN: At least 18 people were killed in a horrific traffic accident Sunday night when a passenger bus fell into the Indus River here near upper Kohistan area.
According to authorities, including security and rescue officials, the deceased include three women and one child. A woman, however, miraculously survived.
The bus, authorities said, was travelling from Gilgit-Baltistan's district Ghizer to Pindi when, midway, it plummeted into the river.
Representatives of the emergency response team said the rescue work had been completed and all the dead bodies moved to a nearby hospital. Most of the deceased hailed from Gilgit-Baltistan.
—This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is available
