According to the rescue team, the accident took place when a passenger vehicle plunged into a gorge while en route from Upper Dir to Chitral district. The exact cause of the incident remains unknown at this time.

Local residents and the rescue team promptly responded to the scene, providing immediate assistance and transferring the bodies and injured individuals to a nearby hospital.

Medical professionals expressed concerns over the possibility of an increased death toll, as several of the wounded were in critical condition, having sustained severe injuries.

The passenger vehicle was carrying a total of 20 individuals, including the driver, when the tragic accident occurred, as confirmed by the rescue team.

Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the accident and have registered a case with the police. Further details regarding the incident are yet to be disclosed. (ILKHA)