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MANSEHRA: At least 24 Pakistan army personnel were killed and five others were injured when a Gilgit bound passenger coach plunged into the Indus River in Kohistan on Saturday morning.
All soldiers killed in an accident were from the Northern Light Infantry Battalion (NLIB).
The incident happened at Summer Nula when the speeding driver of the coach negotiated a sharp turn and lost control of the vehicle which then fell into a deep ravine.
“All those 24 who were killed were Pakistan army personnel and we have started the rescue operation and called the army to airlift the injured and bodies to Rawalpindi,” Kohistan's District Coordination Officer, Aqal Badshah, said.
The bodies were initially shifted to the Shitial Civil Hospital, Badshah said, adding that he had contacted the Frontier Works Organisation in Kohistan for arrangements that may be needed to shift the bodies.
Badshah said he was in contact with the police for a prompt rescue operation in the area.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 23 army personnel and two civilians were killed in the accident.
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Mar 16, 2013 04:43am
If this is not a tragedy then what is a tragedy? Tragic accidents caused by speedy driving, which is the worst kind of driving. Maybe, the driver was late and had to keep a schedule.
Karachi roads are famous for these tragedies caused by negligence. May Allah Almighty rest the departed souls in Jannatul Firdous? Ameen. Salams
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Mar 16, 2013 05:36am
Pakistan parliament should pass a resolution to condemn this road accident
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Mar 16, 2013 05:40am
RIP
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Mar 16, 2013 05:42am
May Their souls live in an eternal peace & rest! Do U know 98% accidents take place due to the access of speed in all over the world!
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Mar 16, 2013 06:06am
Very sad loss of young lives. Pakistan needs to devote a lot more resources to improving healthcare sector and education sectors. Then young men and young women can seek employment in these areas instead of Armed Forces. We should have more good teachers, nurses and doctors as in Malaysia and Singapore.
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Mar 16, 2013 06:17am
what a loss of lives! what a tragedy! pray the departed souls may rest in peace. May Allah grant courage and fortitude to the famalies and friends of the deceased to bear this irreparable loss.
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Mar 16, 2013 06:36am
This is definitely an inside job to make it look like an accident. A full investigation should be carried out, to find the real culprits.
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Mar 16, 2013 07:00am
over speeding kills, sad,
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Mar 16, 2013 07:02am
Inna-lillahi-wa inna-ilaihi-rajiun. Sorry for the great loss. May Allah (swt) put them in proper place and helps the injured for speedy recovery. My condolence to the victim families and pray to Him for enabling them to suffer their great losses!
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Mar 16, 2013 07:43am
I am not religious at all but have to say this is a curse of God :( May God have mercy on their souls ...
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Mar 16, 2013 07:49am
I'm sad to hear about the loss of valuable and dedicated lives. Oh Lord bless their souls. Love you Pakistan Army!
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Mar 16, 2013 07:52am
an army man of any country is the asset of his countryand is in job for compulsions in the family.as a human being you are touched by a unexpected tredgidy of this level.let us pray for the peace of departed souls
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Mar 16, 2013 08:43am
I am short of words to pay my humble tribute to brave young solders of my army. They enrol in the force with absolute conviction to offer their ultimate sacrifice for the nation, the sacrifice of life. I have no doubt they have a reserved place in heaven. According to my Muslim faith
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Mar 16, 2013 08:47am
Thank Mr Singh, a true expression of humanity. I wish we all learn the lesson of civility "pain to or of a human should felt without borders of hate, race, colour and prejudice.
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Mar 16, 2013 08:56am
Sad indeed. Every human loss is sad. It changes world for their family. Condolences to family and RIP for departed soul
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Mar 16, 2013 09:03am
i am just thinking about their parents ,wives,kids who were waiting for them ,parents were praying,wives were preparing dishes kids were not slept since the day of hearing Abu aa rahy hain ,but they left every thing for not to come back,may Allah rest their souls in peace.
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Mar 16, 2013 09:27am
A real tragedy. May Allah (God) give their families fortitude to cope with the pain of loss.
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Mar 16, 2013 09:32am
Your religion centric comment points me to the song by the Beatles: "Imagine." I'd like to remind you that they were humans first like humans of any faith.
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Mar 16, 2013 09:41am
RIP. May ALLAH bless your souls with highest reward .
Thanks for serving us. ;(
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Mar 16, 2013 02:33pm
May Allah bless the dead and give strength to their familes!
Road safety is appalling in Pakistan... no one seems to be bothered about addressing it though
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Mar 16, 2013 02:45pm
Very sad in deed. May Allah bless them and give courage to their famlies to bear the grave loss.
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Mar 16, 2013 02:55pm
RIP .
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Mar 16, 2013 03:08pm
Fast driving in front of army personnel. How indisciplined is our Army?????
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Mar 16, 2013 09:48pm
May Allah SWT always bless their souls in the heavens above & give courage & patience to their families & loved to bear this immense loss, Amin!
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Mar 17, 2013 12:21am
Does anyone feel ISI or a terror network behind this? After all ISI supported terrorists have killed so many young men of Pakistan Army. I wouldn't be surprised if some suicidal terrorist was selected to drive this bus.
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Mar 17, 2013 12:42am
Every day innocent people are dieing because of other people negligence, and we all read about it and feel sorry about it, someone need to play the due deligence part to protect everybody lives. You will not get to your destination unless you have a proper direction.
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