NEELUM VALLEY May 14 (TNS): Rescue operation continues on the second day after a suspension bridge collapse incident in Neelum Valley, in which at least 23 students had fallen into the water when the bridge collapsed.
Out of 23 six bodies and 11 injured have reportedly been recovered so far while six more students are said to be missing. Personnel of the Pakistan Army are also assisting in the ongoing rescue operation.
The video footage of the incident available with the TNS suggests that around two dozen tourists, mostly students from Faisalabad were taking some pictures on the bridge located over the Jagran Nullah in Kundal Shahi area when the bridge collapsed as it could not withstand the pressure.
According to locals, the bridge could only withstand a maximum of four persons while the relevant warning signs were displayed but the tourists still thronged the bridge.
