10 dead as overloaded pickup plunges into canal near Dera Ghazi Khan

DERA GHAZI KHAN: At least ten passengers died and six sustained injuries when an overloaded pickup van plunged into a canal while crossing the bridge, Geo news reported.

Traveling from Wahova to Taunsa, the ill-fated vehicle lost control when it reached the bridge and fell into the canal after smashing through the side barrier.

Two of the eight passengers, who were sitting on the top of the pickup, died trying to save their lives by jumping off the plunging vehicle. The rest of the six sustained wounds.

The bodies of the eight passengers, who drowned in the canal, were recovered by the rescue team later.

Rescue sources said that the incident occurred due to overloading. The wounded were shifted to District Headquarter Hospital Taunsa.