Tragic road crash in DI Khan kills 11 family members

A horrific traffic accident in the Dhanasar area of Dera Ismail Khan claimed the lives of 11 members of the same family on Friday.

The tragedy took place at Dhanasar, where the vehicle lost control on a steep route. Seven people, including five women, one man, and a child, died instantly at the scene. Rescue 1122 officials reached the spot quickly and began relief operations, recovering the bodies and shifting them to the hospital after completing necessary formalities. Three injured passengers were provided first aid at the site before being transferred to the District Headquarters Hospital.

Local sources later transported four critically injured victims to the hospital, but despite medical efforts, they could not survive. This raised the total death toll to eleven. The accident left behind a heartbreaking loss for one family, as women, men, and children were all among the deceased. Rescue officials described it as one of the deadliest traffic accidents in the region in recent months. The injured were identified as 27-year-old Darya Khan, 25-year-old Ahmed, and 10-year-old Yousuf. Doctors later reported their condition stable after treatment.

Rescue 1122 confirmed that all bodies were shifted to the hospital through both rescue teams and local assistance. Spokesperson Ehsan Khan said the accident highlighted the need for strict vehicle safety checks, especially for long and steep routes. Authorities have urged drivers to ensure proper maintenance of vehicles to prevent such tragedies in the future. The accident has left the local community in deep sorrow as families mourn the loss of their loved ones.