Seven Killed in Murree Bus Crash

News Desk

MURREE: Law enforcement agencies have intensified a manhunt for the driver of a passenger vehicle who fled the scene after a tragic road accident near Murree left at least seven people dead and eight others critically injured.

The deadly incident occurred when the vehicle experienced sudden brake failure on a steep incline, prompting the driver to jump off before the uncontrolled vehicle plunged into a deep ravine.

According to local police and rescue officials, the ill-fated vehicle was navigating a treacherous mountain bend when its braking mechanism malfunctioned.

Emergency responders from Rescue 1122 swiftly arrived at the site, extracting the deceased and injured from the wreckage amidst severe terrain challenges.

The injured passengers were immediately shifted to nearby medical facilities, where hospital authorities noted that several victims remain in critical condition.

Officials confirmed that the driver abandoned the vehicle to save himself and managed to evade immediate arrest.

Traffic accidents along the winding mountain routes leading to Murree remain a persistent safety challenge, frequently compounded by poor vehicle maintenance, driver negligence, and over-speeding on dangerous slopes.

Civil society groups and transport advocates have repeatedly voiced concerns over the lack of rigorous vehicular fitness checks, calling for stricter regulatory oversight on commercial vehicles operating in high-altitude tourist destinations.

Punjab Police have registered a formal case against the fugitive driver and launched coordinated raids across adjacent districts to ensure his prompt apprehension.

Local authorities assured that a comprehensive investigation into the mechanical state of the vehicle is underway, pledging decisive legal action against transport owners found violating public safety standards.