Nine killed in road crash near Haripur

The incident occurred near Dedan, G.T. Road when two cars collided with a truck, resulting deaths of nine people on the spot. The deceased persons also include a woman.

Four people also sustained injuries in the accident. All of them were moved to the District Headquarters Hospital, Haripur for treatment.

According to police, dilapidated roads and speeding was the cause of the accident. They both the vehicles were moving in a speed on a rundown street and collided with each other.

The identity of the dead could not be ascertained as yet. Police said they were collecting details so that the heirs of the deceased persons could be contacted.