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PESHAWAR, Oct 16 (APP):A tragic traffic accident occurred near Tunnel No. 3 of the Swat Motorway, where a truck overturned due to overspending, resulting in the death of 15 people and injuries to eight others.
Among the deceased and injured are men, women, and children.
Upon receiving the report of Rescue 1122 and the police, the medical response team immediately rushed to the scene with ambulances.
Motorway police and staff were also present at the site and participated in the rescue operations.
During the joint operation, the motorway police and staff transported some of the injured and deceased to DHQ Hospital Batkhela Malakand using their own vehicles, while the Rescue 1122 teams transported the remaining victims to the same hospital.
Upon arrival at the hospital, doctors confirmed the deaths of 15 individuals and provided medical assistance to eight injured people.
Due to the critical condition of four of the injured, they were referred to Swat for advanced treatment.
According to initial information, all the affected individuals belonged to the Gabrial area of Bahrain Tehsil in Swat District. They were a nomadic family that seasonally migrated to different areas.
The accident was extremely severe in nature. However, timely and professional action by Rescue 1122 Malakand helped prevent further loss of life.