A passenger van veered off a mountainous road and plunged into a river in northern Pakistan, killing 11 people and injuring three others, rescue officials and police have said.
The crash happened on Thursday night in the Gilgit-Baltistan region after the driver lost control of the vehicle, local police official Mohammad Afzal said on Friday.
Rescuers said a search and rescue operation continued into early Friday. All 11 bodies and the three injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital.
Regional Chief Minister Amjad Hussain expressed deep sorrow over the accident in a statement and instructed authorities to ensure the injured received the best possible medical care.
Road accidents are common in Pakistan, where poor road conditions, weak enforcement of traffic laws and unsafe driving practices contribute to crashes, particularly in mountainous areas.
Last week, a bus collided with a truck in eastern Pakistan, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others.
