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11 Injured as School Van Crashes, Catches Fire in Murree

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  • 11 people, mostly children, were injured after a school van crashed in Murree.
  • The vehicle, a Suzuki Bolan, fell into a ravine and caught fire near Bara Hotar Link Road.
  • Some children with more serious injuries were transferred to a hospital in the Rawalpindi area for specialized treatment.

Story so far

A school van carrying children crashed into a ravine and caught fire near Bara Hotar Link Road in Murree on Tuesday. Local residents and rescue teams responded, extinguishing the blaze and evacuating the passengers. The injured were given first aid before being taken to a local hospital, with some later transferred for specialized treatment.

Latest development

Reports now confirm 11 people, mostly children aged four to 14, were injured. Nine suffered burns of varying degrees while two were unhurt. The vehicle was identified as a Suzuki Bolan.

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Further reports have clarified that 11 people were injured in the incident. The passengers, mostly children aged between four and 14, included nine who suffered burn injuries of varying degrees, while two escaped unhurt. The vehicle was identified as a Suzuki Bolan and the crash occurred near Bara Hotar Link Road.

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  1. Naima Sami 5 mins ago

    It is a great relief that the children are reported to be stable. The quick response by locals and rescue services was absolutely critical in preventing a worse outcome.

  2. Akmal Faraz 52 mins ago

    Yeh bohot afsosnak khabar hai. Shukar hai ke bachon ki janain mehfooz hain. It makes you wonder about the safety and maintenance standards for school transport, especially regarding fire hazards.

    1. Zakir Mumtaz 36 mins ago

      A very worrying incident. I’m glad the children are reported to be stable. It brings up the question of vehicle fitness certification. Are these vans regularly inspected for both mechanical and electrical safety, or is it just a formality?

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