Two killed as car plunges into ravine Kolai Pallas Kohistan

A woman and a child died, while two others severely injured when a car plunged in deep ravine in Battera area of Kolai Palas.

According to details, driver lost control of the car and it veered off the road and fell in deep ravine when it was travelling from Kolai Palas to Battera. Among the deceased include one child and one woman while injured include one woman and one man.

Rescue 1122 ambulance and medical team rushed to the scene as soon as Rescue control room received the information. Rescue medical team provided on-site first aid to the injured and transferred them to Tehsil Headquater Hospital of Besham.

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In another tragic incident, three tourist from Harbanspura, Lahore died when a glacier collapsed near Sohni waterfall in Naran. The deceased belong to same family including father, his son and cousin. Incident occured when they were taking selies at that spot. Authorities are making urgent arrangements to transfer the bodies to Lahore safely.

Advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Tourism, Zahid Chanzeb has expressed deep sorrow on this incident. He praised the urgent response of Rescue 1122 and advised the tourists not to go near unfortified  areas. He also advised them not to take selfies or pictures in such areas. He also clarified that the importance of precautionary measures at tourist places will be further highlighted.