15 Killed in High-Speed Road Accident on Swat Motorway
Key Takeaways
- A truck accident on the Swat Motorway near Malakand resulted in at least 15 fatalities and eight injuries.
- The primary cause of the crash was determined to be over-speeding, leading the truck to lose control.
- The vehicle plunged hundreds of feet down a deep ravine.
- Rescue operations involved police, rescue teams, and local residents.
- The victims were identified as nomads from Bahrain, Swat, who were migrating.
A devastating road accident occurred on the Swat Motorway near Malakand on Tuesday when a truck carrying passengers overturned and plunged hundreds of feet into a deep ravine. Officials confirmed that the tragedy claimed the lives of at least 15 people and left eight others injured. DSP Motorway Police Noorul Amin attributed the cause of the crash to over-speeding, which resulted in the heavily loaded vehicle losing control. Immediate response teams, including police and rescue workers, were dispatched to the site, aided by numerous local residents assisting in the recovery efforts. All victims were transported to Batkhela Hospital for necessary medical attention and processing. The passengers involved in the accident were identified as nomads originating from Bahrain, Swat, who were undertaking their seasonal migration toward warmer regions.
