According to initial reports, 14 people were on board when the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the river.

Rescue teams managed to pull out four survivors, who were shifted to the hospital.

Local police and emergency services continued the search operation for the remaining passengers, the spokesman added.

City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani took notice of the incident and sought a report from the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi.

He directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations and the CTO to reach the scene and supervise rescue efforts.

The causes of the accident were being investigated, and a detailed report would be submitted.