In Pakistan, road accidents with serious consequences are a common occurrence due to the violation of traffic rules, as well as poor road conditions, especially in rural areas.
According to official statements from the authorities of the Jilgit-Baltistan region, one person died as a result of the accident, but there were injuries, while another twelve passengers are considered missing without a trace.
Geo TV reported that the bus was participating in a wedding cortege and was heading to the town of Chakwali in northern Pakistan when it fell off the bridge into the river.
According to the authorities, the catastrophe occurred due to speeding, which caused the driver to lose control of the bus.