A vehicle carrying nine people, including the driver, fell into the Gilgit River near Harpoon on Monday, leaving seven people missing.  According to a private news channel and the police, two youths managed to swim to safety after the accident, while the remaining seven are still unaccounted for.  According to the police, the vehicle was on its way from Shakiot to Gilgit.  Rescue teams have launched a search operation; however, strong currents in the river are making the operation difficult. Efforts are ongoing to locate the missing passengers. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)