24 passengers killed in Pakistan bus accident

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Muzaffarabad (Pakistan) - Local police official Aslam Khan said the bus fell into the Neelum river on Friday night and rescuers had so far found only four bodies.

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Published: Sat 24 Sep 2016, 11:00 AM

Last updated: Sat 24 Sep 2016, 1:48 PM

Pakistani police say a speeding bus has plunged into a fast-flowing river in Pakistan, killing at least 24 passengers.
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Local police official Aslam Khan said the bus fell into the Neelum river on Friday night and rescuers had so far found only four bodies.

 

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He said the other bodies have been swept away by the water and search efforts were underway.
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Khan said a lone survivor told rescuers that 25 passengers were aboard when the bus fell into the river about 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Muzaffarabad.
Deadly accidents are common in Pakistan, mainly because of bad road infrastructure and reckless driving habits.


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