Truck turns over on Swat Expressway: 15 dead, 8 injured in Malakand

Malakand: A speedy truck over turns on Swat Expressway where a truck carrying nomadic families plunged into a deep ravine, resulting in the deaths of 15 people and injuries to 8 others, Bol News reported

According to rescue sources, the incident took place in the Malakand area when the truck driver lost control, causing the vehicle to fall into a deep gorge. The deceased include men, women, and children, while the injured are said to be in critical condition.

The bodies and injured were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Batkhela for medical treatment and identification.

DSP Noor-ul-Amin said the accident occurred due to overspeeding, while women and children were among the injured. The identity of the deceased and injured remains unknown as per initial reports.