MUZAFFARABAD: At least seventeen children were killed as a school van fell in a deep ravine in Muzaffarabad, SAMAA learnt Tuesday.
The van was carrying 30 children.
According to sources, the van plunged near Hatian Dupatta in River Jehlum, after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
The dead bodies of seventeen children have been recovered; more casualties are feared.
"Driver and three children were rescued," said police.
Rescue teams and divers are engaged in searching for the remaining children.
A month ago, a bus plunged into River Jehlum, leaving 40 people dead. The incident was due to overspeeding.