A recreational school trip turned tragic when one student lost a life and seven others sustained critical injuries in a road accident near Shakarparian, Islamabad, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Sunday.
The students, who were travelling from Sialkot to Murree for a recreational trip, were involved in the accident when the driver of the school bus reportedly lost control of the vehicle near Shakarparian.
Emergency services quickly transported the injured students to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Polyclinic Hospital for medical treatment.
The Islamabad district administration confirmed that all students were receiving the necessary medical care.
In a shocking turn of events, the driver of the bus fled the scene after the accident.
Authorities suspect driver negligence and are currently investigating the incident. Efforts to apprehend the driver are underway.