Three laborers die, seven injured in Kohistan accident

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PESHAWAR: In a late-night road mishap, at least three laborers were killed and seven others critically wounded when a mini dumper carrying them, skidded off the road and fell in a gorge in Achar Nala area of Upper Kohistan, police informed on Wednesday. According to police the incident occurred during night hours in Upper Kohistan where a Mazda Diana vehicle carrying laborers met with an accident. Soon after receiving information, rescue teams and ambulances reached the site and started the rescue operation. Police said 10 critically injured were shifted by the rescue teams to Dasu Hospital where three of them succumbed to their injuries. Police said the rescue operation took two hours to complete, adding that seven laborers were admitted at the hospital for treatment. APP