At least 11 people were injured after a school van caught fire in Murree

Eleven individuals, primarily school-aged children, sustained injuries when a school van overturned and ignited in Murree on Tuesday. The accident transpired near Bara Hotar Link Road, where a Suzuki Bolan vehicle left the roadway and subsequently caught fire. Rescue teams from Rescue 1122 promptly arrived at the scene and evacuated the passengers before the vehicle was consumed by flames.

The passengers ranged in age from four to 14 years old. Of the 11 injured, nine suffered burn injuries of varying degrees. Murree police reported that all injured children were currently in stable condition; however, three victims experienced severe burns. One child sustained burns covering 42 percent of their body, while two others endured burns to 38 percent and 26 percent of their body respectively.

The cause of the incident has yet to be determined, and authorities have stated that legal action will be pursued following a thorough investigation. Murree District Police Officer Raza Tanveer Sipra personally visited the hospital to assess the well-being of the injured children. He emphasized that the police department is committed to ensuring the provision of optimal medical care to the injured and treatment for those who have been referred for specialized care.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has requested a report regarding the incident and has also expressed concern over the issue of vehicle overloading and the absence of sufficient fire safety measures in place.