A passenger van fell into a ravine near Chakkai in Haripur, resulting in the death of 10 passengers.
The van was carrying over 17 passengers and was traveling from Swabi Maira to Islamabad.
The authorities have stated that the injured have been shifted to the Haripur Trauma Center.
Rescue teams reached the site immediately after the accident, but they faced difficulties in providing relief efforts due to heavy rainfall.
The authorities are investigating the causes of the accident.
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One injured passenger claimed that the accident occurred due to high speed, but another eyewitness stated that the van’s speed was not excessively high, and the accident may have been caused by a technical fault in the vehicle.
However, there are concerns that the accident may have been caused by the rainy conditions and slippery roads.
