At least 10 people died after a tourist van crashed and caught fire on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway on Wednesday [1].

The incident highlights the recurring dangers of road travel on the mountainous expressway, where steep terrain and vehicle malfunctions often lead to severe accidents.

The crash occurred near Khajut, where the vehicle ignited following the collision [1]. Emergency responders said that 13 people were injured in the wreck [1], [2]. Some reports indicate that four of those injured are in critical condition [2].

Discrepancies exist regarding the casualty count. One report said that 10 people were killed [1], while another source reported no deaths and only 13 injuries [2].

The exact cause of the crash has not been specified. Local authorities and rescue teams arrived at the scene near Khajut to manage the fire and transport the wounded to nearby medical facilities [1].

“At least 10 people died after a tourist van crashed and caught fire”

The conflicting reports on fatalities—ranging from zero to 10 deaths—suggest a chaotic initial response or a delay in verified casualty counts. This discrepancy underscores the difficulty of real-time reporting during transit disasters in rugged terrain like the Murree Expressway.