Neelam River accident claims lives of 13 tourists

NEELAM VALLEY: (Azadi Times) A vehicle full of tourists coming from Taubat plunged into the Neelum River from Phulaoi. Vehicle number QA636 hot top jeep met with an accident in the dark of night due to a road fault.

There were 13 people on board including 11 tourists. 6 people are missing, 5 injured and 1 dead body has been removed. The district administration, Pakistan Army, rescue 1122 and many civil societies have reached the spot. Due to the lack of telephone service, the rescue operation was delayed.

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