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Four Tourists from Multan Killed in Shangla Ravine Accident En Route to Swat
Tragedy in Shangla: 4 tourists from Multan lost their lives as their car fell into a ravine en route to Swat. One injured, rescue underway.
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by News Desk
2025-04-05
Four Tourists from Multan Killed in Shangla Ravine Accident En Route to Swat

A tragic road accident in the Matta Aghwan area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla district claimed the lives of four local tourists on Saturday as their vehicle plunged into a deep ravine while en route to Swat.

According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson Rasool Khan Sharif, the tourists were traveling from Bisham to Swat via the Bisham-Swat Road when their car veered off the road and fell into a ravine. The accident occurred in the mountainous Matta Aghwan region, known for its challenging terrain and winding roads.

Rescue teams rushed to the site immediately after receiving an emergency call. Tragically, four of the travelers died on the spot, while one individual sustained injuries and was promptly shifted to the Alpuri district headquarters hospital.

Alpuri Station House Officer (SHO) Mohammad Arif Khan confirmed the incident and provided the identities of the deceased: Hassan Khan, Jawad Khan, Mohammad Umair, and Hamad Khan. The injured survivor was identified as Dilawar Khan.

All the victims hailed from the Nawab Pur area of Multan, according to the police. SHO Arif Khan added that arrangements were underway to transport the bodies back to their hometown, while the injured individual had been transferred to a hospital in Swat for further treatment.

The cause of the crash remains unclear at this point, although the vehicle has been recovered by Rescue 1122 for further inspection.

This incident adds to the growing list of fatal accidents in Pakistan’s mountainous regions, where treacherous terrain, poor infrastructure, and frequent traffic rule violations contribute to road hazards. Just last week, five members of a family were killed and three injured when their jeep plunged into a ravine in Kotkay, Shangla, amid heavy rains and slippery road conditions.

In response to recurring tragedies, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam recently pledged that road reconstruction projects would be undertaken in Shangla, acknowledging that the district’s road networks are in dire need of repair due to its rugged landscape.

As the country pushes to boost tourism in its northern areas, the need for safer infrastructure and improved emergency services has never been more urgent.

 
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