One person was killed and five others sustained serious injuries when a trailer collided with a Datsun vehicle at Janchal on the Karakoram Highway, police said.
The deceased was identified as Ehsan, son of Abdul Ghafoor. His body was handed over to his family after the completion of necessary legal formalities.
According to local police, Rescue 1122’s medical team rushed to the accident site after receiving information and provided first aid to the injured.
The injured were identified as Shah Faisal, son of Surkhind, a resident of Pass; Setri Bibi, daughter of Abdul Qayyum; Arif Khan, son of Mashabar Khan; Naseer Khan, son of Mashabar Khan; and Fauzia, wife of Ehsanullah.
The five injured were initially shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Pattan, Lower Kohistan. They were later transferred to Ayub Medical Complex in Abbottabad for further treatment and medical tests.
Hospital sources said the condition of all five injured people was out of danger. However, they were referred to Abbottabad for further medical examination and treatment.
Dangerous Road Conditions Raise Safety Concerns
The Karakoram Highway, particularly its stretches passing through Shangla and Kohistan, frequently witnesses traffic accidents because of narrow sections and dangerous turns. Such incidents continue to claim precious human lives.
The highway serves as a vital land link between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan and plays a key role in connecting the region’s tourist destinations with other parts of the country.
A large number of passengers, tourists and goods-carrying vehicles use the route every day. However, narrow turns and hazardous sections continue to create difficulties for commuters and increase the risk of road accidents.