MUZAFFARABAD: At least 10 people were killed and several others wounded when a bus carrying 60 passengers fell in River Jhelum near Ghari Duppata in Azad Kashmir. Rescue workers fetched 10 bodies from the river whereas five people rescued alive. Rescue operation underway at the incident site. The death toll could fear to be mount. Eyewitnesses said over speeding was the reason of accident.
HUNZA: The distance between Ataabad lake water and spillway is down to less than four feet, Geo has reported from Hunza. Amid possibility of water outflow, Hunza authorities have closed Gilgit-Hunza section of Karkoram Highway for traffic. In addition, an IDP camp, which comprises of 400 tents, has being shifted to Special Education Complex after being declared dangerous. Hunza Nagar Deputy Commissioner Zafar Waqar Taj said that people have been advised to stay at high areas away from the river. Although a number of helicopters are already taking part in the rescue operation. However, in the wake of possible outflow of water, more helicopters will be used. The Hunza DC said that next 36 hours are very important in this regard. He hoped that the arrangements being made during the last four months to prevent human losses would bear fruits. Taj further said the current level in Ataabad Lake is 360 feet and its level is increasing by one inch after every hour.