At Least 26 Killed As Passenger Bus Rams Into Mountain Near Babusar Top

By Muhammad YaseenPublished On 06 Jan 2023

GILGIT (9 News) – At least 26 people were killed and 12 were sustained severe injuries when a speeding passenger bus rammed into a mountain near Babusar Top on Sunday morning.

According to details garnered, the bus carrying 38 passengers was enroute to Rawalpindi from Skardu when it crashed into a mountain near Babusar Top while making turn killing dozens and injuring several passengers on board.

Gilgit-Baltistan spokesperson Faizullah Faraqwhile confirmed that 26 people including women and children had been killed in the accident while 12 were in critical condition.

The security personnel and teams arrived at the spot and launched rescue activities. The deceased and injured have been shifted to a hospital where an emergency has been declared.

Police further said rescuers were having difficulty in reaching the difficult-to-access area.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Army teams, ambulances and helicopters are participating in the rescue operation. The large number of citizens reached to the hospital to donate blood. Mostly passengers are residents of Gilgit-Baltistan.