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Deadly Coaster Crash in Gilgit-Baltistan Claims 18 Lives, Rescue Operations Ongoing
Coaster traveling from Gilgit-Baltistan to Rawalpindi crashes into a river, killing 18, including 4 women. Rescue teams search for 10 missing.
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by News Desk
2024-11-12
Deadly Coaster Crash in Gilgit-Baltistan Claims 18 Lives, Rescue Operations Ongoing

A devastating accident involving a coaster carrying 25 people from Astoor in Gilgit-Baltistan to Rawalpindi has claimed the lives of 18 individuals after the vehicle plunged into a river near Thalchi Bridge. According to initial reports, 12 bodies, including those of four women, have been retrieved from the river. Among the survivors, a girl, believed to be the bride, has been found injured and has been rushed to the hospital.

 

Rescue operations are ongoing to locate 10 missing individuals, with authorities at the scene working tirelessly. The local hospital staff, along with civil hospital personnel in the Gilgit sub-division Jaglot, have been instructed to remain alert and prepared to handle further casualties.

 

The spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan government confirmed that the accident occurred when the Baratian coaster, en route to Rawalpindi, lost control and fell into the river. In response, Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Haji Gulbar expressed his sorrow over the tragic event and instructed authorities to accelerate the search and rescue efforts.

 

Rescue workers, along with the Deputy Commissioner of Diamar, are present at the accident site, assisting with the ongoing operations.

 

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with local residents and officials offering their condolences to the victims' families. Further details are expected as the search continues.

 
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