Truck Accident Claims Lives of Two Children in Ashiret

On April 8, 2026, a tragic road traffic accident occurred in Ashiret village of Lower Chitral, claiming the lives of two children and injuring three others. A Bedford truck, which was carrying schoolchildren and traveling from Chitral to Peshawar, plunged into Kochhan Gol. Rescue 1122 teams swiftly responded, providing on-site first aid before transporting the injured to THQ Hospital Drosh. One child was pronounced dead at the scene, and another passed away later in the hospital. The truck's driver and helper also sustained injuries in the incident.