School Van Catches Fire in Murree, 10 Children Injured

Murree:At least 10 schoolchildren were injured after a van carrying students met with an accident and caught fire in Murree.

According to rescue officials, the school van went out of control near Lower Mohra Barahotter and fell off the road before catching fire.

Children from both private and government schools were traveling in the van. Rescue teams reached the scene shortly after receiving information about the accident and safely evacuated all the children.

The injured children were provided immediate medical treatment before being shifted to the Civil Hospital Murree. Some of the injured were later transferred to Holy Family Hospital for further treatment.

Rescue firefighting teams brought the blaze under control.

According to the Deputy Commissioner of Murree, 10 children suffered burn injuries in the accident. However, their condition was reported to be out of danger.