Murree: (RightNow) A Suzuki van plunged into a ravine on Rakhi Ala Road in Murree, catching fire and resulting in the deaths of 7 people, with 7 others injured. Among the victims were 5 children and 2 women.

The accident occurred near Broha Chowk as the affected family was returning from a wedding ceremony. Rescue 1122 and other agencies promptly arrived at the scene to initiate rescue operations.

DSP Traffic Murree and City Traffic Police participated in the rescue efforts. The DPO and Chief Traffic Officer expressed sorrow over the incident and directed full support. The causes of the accident remain unknown.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed grief over the accident and offered condolences to the affected families. Instructions were given to provide the best medical treatment to the injured.

It is noteworthy that on September 29, a school van accident in Murree injured 10 children. On June 10, a tourist vehicle caught fire in Murree.