Fatal Accident in Neelum Valley Claims Four Lives, Bridegroom Injured

Uthkam:A tragic accident occurred in the Neelum Valley, near the Nagdar Kanari area, when a wedding party vehicle veered off the road and plunged into the Neelum River. The accident resulted in the immediate deaths of four individuals, while the bridegroom sustained minor injuries.

According to local police and rescue authorities, the vehicle, which was carrying wedding guests, lost control due to slippery road conditions caused by accumulated snow and ice. The car then plunged several hundred feet into the Neelum River, causing the four occupants to lose their lives on the spot. The bridegroom, who was also in the vehicle, survived with only minor injuries.

Local residents, along with rescue teams, have been working to retrieve the vehicle from the river. Efforts are underway to pull the car out of the water, with local police and Rescue 1122 personnel also heading to the scene of the incident.

The five individuals in the car were from Mansehra, and they were on their way to the Neelum Valley for the wedding ceremony. This devastating incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, and the authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.