A school excursion turned into a nightmare as a bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine in Islamabad's picturesque Shahdara area.
The harrowing incident unfolded during what was supposed to be a day of camaraderie and laughter for students from Sheikhupura.
The ill-fated bus, carrying 39 students, met with a tragic mishap that has cast a pall over the entire community.
Local authorities reported that the fatal accident occurred during a school trip, turning the scenic capital into the backdrop of an unimaginable tragedy.
The immediate aftermath saw more than 20 injured children rushed to Polyclinic Hospital, where the body of a female teacher who tragically lost her life was also transported.
Heartbreakingly, sources revealed that the condition of five children remains critical, adding to the somber atmosphere enveloping the hospitals.
Meanwhile, the police confirmed the devastating news, stating that a young schoolgirl lost her life at the scene of the accident.
Swift response teams were deployed immediately, racing to the distress call to aid the injured and transport them to nearby hospitals.
