A file photo of Swat River. PHOTO: REUTERS
The deceased included 5 women and 11 children according to SHO Shakil Ahmed.
Express News correspondent Shireen Zada reported that the truck carrying members of three families fell into the river owing to the poor condition of the road.
Locals immediately helped with the rescue operation and managed to pull out bodies from the river. Police and rescue teams are still looking for survivors.
The injured were shifted to Mingora Saidu Shareef hospital for medical assistance.
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