Landslide hits vehicle in Skardu, kills five

Skardu: At least five people were killed after their vehicle was struck by a landslide near Rondo Malupa in Skardu on Sunday afternoon, The Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported.

“The ill-fated vehicle was travelling from Skardu to Shangus when it was suddenly buried under a massive amount of falling debris,” rescue officials told APP.

Police described the scene as “horrific” as the vehicle was swept away by the landslide, leaving no chance of escape for the occupants.

As the rescue operation continued, officials confirmed that at least five people had lost their lives in the tragedy.

The identities of the victims have not been released yet.