Tragic Van Accident in Gilgit-Baltistan: 11 People Killed in Ghizer
GILGIT, November 13: At least 11 people were killed and two others injured after a passenger van plunged into the Yasin River in Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to local police, the vehicle was travelling from Gilgit towards Yasin Valley when the driver reportedly lost control near Morkah Bridge on Thursday evening.
The van subsequently plunged into the river.
Rescue teams rushed to the location and recovered the victims. Police initially reported 10 deaths before confirming that the death toll had risen to 11.
Two injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities said the victims were residents of Yasin Valley.
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain expressed grief over the incident and directed the relevant authorities to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.
An investigation was underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
The tragedy has renewed concerns about road safety and dangerous travel conditions in mountainous areas of northern Pakistan.
Source: Dawn, November 13, 2026.
