13 die as van falls in canal in Pakistan

Islamabad - The van was carrying around 20 passengers when the accident occurred.

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Published: Sun 24 Jan 2016, 7:14 PM

At least 13 people, including four women and a child, were killed when a van fell into a canal in the Changa Manga area near Lahore on Saturday.
The van was carrying around 20 passengers when the accident occurred. The reports said 13 of the passengers died on the spot.
The van was on its way to Pattoki when on reaching the BS Link Canal, its tyre burst, the police said. As a result, the driver lost control and the van fell into the canal.
Area residents informed Rescue 1122 which shifted victims to the hospital. -news@khaleejtimes.com


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