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Bus falls under Indus river in Pakistan, eliminating 14

A bus bring 27 travelers fell into the Indus river in northern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 14 individuals, according to a statement from the Gilgit Baltistan authorities.

Twelve of the remaining travelers are missing out on, and one traveler has endured the accident with injuries, the statement from the authorities said.

The accident happened due to speeding, and the driver losing control of the automobile, according to the authorities.

According to local broadcaster Geo, the bus belonged to a. wedding procession headed toward Pakistan's Chakwal district. when it fell under the river from Telchi bridge at the limits of. Diamer district.

Fatal roadway accidents are common in Pakistan, where traffic. guidelines are seldom followed and roads in numerous rural areas are in. poor condition.

Previously in August, two bus mishaps in northeast and. southwest Pakistan killed at least 34 individuals.

(source: Reuters)