ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani police officer says the death toll from an accident in which a minibus struck a power line and burst into flames has climbed to 13 after five people died at hospitals overnight.
The minibus was carrying a wedding party and had metal dowry furniture strapped to the roof. When the furniture snagged the power line the bus burst into flames and crashed into a tree.
Six women, a man and a child were electrocuted to death.
Police officer Altaf Chandio said another two women and three men died at different hospitals as a result of severe burns.
Chandio says 15 people are still being treated for burns and other injuries at hospitals.
Pakistan police: Bus crash death toll climbs to 13
Pakistan police: Bus crash death toll climbs to 13
