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Six of a family killed in road accident in PakistanThe tragic incident occurred on Thursday in the Chupriyal area of the scenic Swat Valley of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Peshawar: At least six persons of a family were killed, and nine injured when a van plunged into a deep ravine in northwest Pakistan, authorities said on Friday.

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The tragic incident occurred on Thursday in the Chupriyal area of the scenic Swat Valley of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The vehicle was carrying 14 members of a family who were returning home from a wedding ceremony. The vehicle went out of control while taking a sharp turn in the mountainous areas.

At least six persons of the family were killed, and nine injured when the van plunged into a deep ravine, authorities said on Friday.

The rescue and the medical team reached the spot and provided first aid to the injured.

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(Published 16 August 2024, 15:26 IST)