Car Crash in Mansehra Claims Lives of Four Family Members

News Desk
MANSEHRA: At least four members of a single family, including a woman and two children, lost their lives on Friday when their tourist vehicle veered off a mountain road and plunged deep into a ravine near the Damgala area.
According to local rescue officials and police authorities, the ill-fated car was travelling from Mansehra towards the scenic tourist destination of Balakot.
The victims were later identified as the son, daughter-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter of Muhammad Pervez, the former chairman of the Abbottabad Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education.
Emergency response teams, alongside local volunteers, rushed to the accident site immediately after receiving reports, retrieving the bodies from the wreckage and shifting them to a nearby medical facility.
Tragic road accidents on treacherous mountainous terrains in Pakistan’s northern regions continue to pose severe safety challenges for commuters and tourists alike, particularly during peak travel seasons. Infrastructure vulnerabilities, poorly maintained vehicles, and sharp, unlit curves frequently contribute to fatal mishaps, highlighting urgent calls for enhanced road safety measures, installation of protective crash barriers, and stricter traffic monitoring across hilly tourist corridors.
Local district administration has launched an initial inquiry into the exact cause of the crash, while grieving relatives and community members prepare for the funeral rites of the deceased.
Authorities have reiterated advisories urging motorists and tourists to exercise extreme caution, adhere strictly to speed limits, and thoroughly inspect vehicles before embarking on journeys through mountainous terrain.