At least 11 people were injured after a school van went off the road and caught fire near Bara Hotar Link Road in Murree on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Police and Rescue 1122 officials said most of the passengers were schoolchildren. Rescue teams evacuated them from the vehicle.
According to preliminary information, the vehicle was a Suzuki Bolan travelling near Alooach Mor. It then veered off the road and caught fire. Rescue teams reached the site soon after receiving the emergency call. They brought the blaze under control.
Schoolchildren Evacuated After Van Fire
Rescue 1122 said the van was carrying 11 passengers aged between four and 14. Nine suffered burn injuries of varying degrees. Meanwhile, two passengers escaped without injuries, according to the latest report cited by Dawn.
After receiving first aid at the scene, the children were taken to Civil Hospital Murree, according to another report. Eight students were reportedly receiving treatment there. In addition, two to three children were being shifted to Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi for further medical care.
The reports indicate that the children were safely removed before the vehicle was completely engulfed by flames. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire.
Rescue Teams Complete Operation
Rescue personnel extinguished the fire and completed the cooling operation at the scene. The incident took place on Bara Hotar Link Road near Murree.
Meanwhile, the condition of the injured children and the exact cause of the fire may become clearer after further updates from authorities and hospitals.
Police and rescue officials have confirmed the incident and the injuries. However, no official details have yet been provided about a possible mechanical fault or another cause of the fire.
The situation remains developing. Further information is expected from the relevant authorities about the children’s condition and the circumstances that led to the school van catching fire in Murree.
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