SKARDU: At least four members of a family lost their lives after a vehicle they were travelling in was hit by a landslide in Skardu on Sunday, ARY News reported on Sunday.
The tragic incident took place on Juglot-Skardu Road near Shangus. Police officials said the landslide hit the car, resulting in the death of four family members.
According to rescue workers, three-person were injured in the accident. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) said that three women and a child are among the deceased.
The bodies and the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for medicolegal formalities.
Earlier on July 7, five tourists had been killed and 2 others injured when a van plunged into a ravine in Skardu.
According to GB tourist police, a tourist van carrying 7 persons plunged into a gorge in Dayosai after colliding with another vehicle. Five tourists lost their lives on the spot.
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