13 children killed in Pak as van falls into river

Islamabad: At least 13 children were killed on Friday when a van carrying students fell into a river in Mirpur area Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The van, which was going from Alibaig to Mirpur, fell into a river after the driver lost control.

Thirteen bodies were pulled out of the water while three children were saved, TV news channels reported.

The van, which was going from Alibaig to Mirpur, fell into a river after the driver lost control.

Reports said there were 22 children in the vehicle. The fate of the other children could not immediately be ascertained.

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