Eleven killed as passenger van plunges into River Yasin in Ghizer

• Rescue authorities state van fell under river near Noh Bridge.
• Bodies and hurt moved to a medical facility in Gahkuch for treatment.
• A water rescue group called from Gilgit to help with search operation.

GILGIT: At least 11 individuals were eliminated and 3 hurt after a traveler van plunged into the Yasin River near Noh Bridge in the Ghizer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, rescue authorities stated.

The van was taking a trip from Gilgit to Hundur, a town situated in the upper part of Yasin Valley within the Ghizer District, when it fell under the river.

Rescuers who reached the scene initially reported 5 deaths and a variety of hurt, however the toll increased gradually as more bodies were drawn out of the water. Rescue groups up until now recuperated 11 bodies and 3 hurt individuals from the water.

The hurt were moved to a healthcare facility in Gahkuch, the capital city of the Ghizer District, for treatment, while the search operation continued for anybody else who may have been aboard.

Rescue authorities stated darkness was making the rescue operation challenging. A water rescue group was likewise called from Gilgit to assist browse the river.

The crash comes days after another deadly mishap including a guest bus taking a trip from Hunza to Rawalpindi. On November 7, 8 individuals were eliminated and 30 others hurt when the bus hit a trailer near Havelian Interchange on the Hazara Motorway. The National Highways and Motorway Police stated an examination had actually been released to develop the cause.

In 2018, 7 guys were eliminated when a traveler van plunged into a gorge near the Hoper valley.

In May 2024, a minimum of 20 individuals were eliminated and 21 others hurt when a guest bus taking a trip from Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Baltistan plunged into a gorge in Diamer district.

Authorities stated the bus had actually drifted off a narrow mountain roadway.

The National Highways and Motorway Police have actually revealed enforcement steps to enhance traveler security, consisting of examine public transportation automobiles for overwhelming, legitimate physical fitness certificates, path licenses and driving licences.

In March 2026, the force stated it had actually released an unique project targeting overcharging, overwhelming and other traffic infractions by civil service lorries. It likewise stated guests taking a trip on bus roofs would be gotten rid of and cars with defective tires would not be permitted to continue their journeys.