Five family members dead, seven injured in Mansehra jeep accident

(Web Desk): Five family members were killed and seven others were injured when a jeep fell into a ravine in the Sundi area of Mansehra district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Monday, according to the police.

The jeep was heading towards Jabori when the driver lost control and plunged into a deep ravine. Four people died at the scene, and one more passed away on the way to the hospital.

The incident took place in a mountainous area where the roads are narrow and have sharp turns, making accidents common due to poor road conditions. The jeep’s passengers were mainly from one family, with three women, a child, and a young man among the deceased. Seven others were injured, including members of the same family and three local residents.

The injured were taken to the Shenkiari Rural Health Centre, and those in critical condition were transferred to the King Abdullah Teaching Hospital in Mansehra city.

The police have handed over the bodies to the victims' relatives, and the injured are receiving medical treatment.