Five people were injured when a passenger jeep fell into a deep ravine in the Lilonai Shalizara Larai area of Tehsil Alpuri in Shangla district on Tuesday, Rescue 1122 officials said.

According to Rescue 1122 Shangla, the accident occurred when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while travelling through the mountainous area. The jeep veered off the road and plunged into a gorge, leaving five passengers injured.

Emergency medical teams and ambulances were dispatched to the site soon after Rescue 1122 received information about the incident.

Rescue personnel carried out relief operations, provided first aid to the injured and shifted them to District Headquarters Hospital Alpuri for further treatment.

Officials said timely emergency response helped prevent further complications. The identities and exact medical condition of the injured passengers were not immediately released.

Authorities said the cause of the accident was being investigated. Initial reports suggested that difficult road conditions and loss of control may have contributed to the crash.

The incident has again highlighted travel risks on Shangla’s mountainous roads, particularly during rainy weather. Recent rains have affected road conditions in several parts of the district, increasing safety concerns for motorists.

Rescue 1122 Shangla urged drivers to exercise caution during the ongoing rainy season and adverse weather conditions. Motorists were advised to maintain safe speed, check vehicle fitness and follow traffic rules to avoid accidents.

Local residents also called for improved road safety measures and greater driver awareness to reduce traffic incidents in the region’s rugged terrain

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