A bus carrying tourists from Gujranwala overturned near the Shawala area of Murree on Tuesday after its brakes failed, killing the driver and injuring 47 passengers, including nine schoolchildren.
The bus was returning to Gujranwala after a trip to Murree when the driver lost control of the vehicle. According to Murree police, the bus was travelling towards Miyari when it overturned after hitting a roadside pillar.
The accident claimed the life of 60-year-old driver Tanveer Hussain, while 47 passengers, including schoolchildren, their parents and teachers, sustained injuries. Four of the injured were in critical condition.
Following reports of the accident, Rescue 1122 teams, along with district and traffic police officials, reached the site and launched a rescue operation to evacuate people trapped inside the overturned bus.
Rescue teams shifted the injured to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, while some passengers also reached the hospital in private vehicles.
Traffic police urged citizens and tourists to avoid gathering near the accident site to prevent obstructions during rescue efforts. Officials also asked people to give way to emergency vehicles and follow traffic police instructions.
