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Bridge Collapses In Neelum Valley, Four Bodies Recovered

Neelum Valley (May 13, 2018): At least 25 tourists were swept away when a bridge collapsed in Neelum Valley on Sunday, said the police.

Police officials said around 25 tourists stopped to take pictures on the bridge, located over the Jagran Nullah in Kundal Shahi area, when it collapsed as it could not withstand the pressure.An operation is underway to rescue the tourists, with authorities having recovered four bodies and rescued at least six people up till now.

Personnel of the Pakistan Army are also assisting in the operation.

However, the extremely cold water of the stream and its strong flow are hampering efforts to recover the persons.Locals said the victims were likely students of two medical colleges from Lahore and Faisalabad who were touring the scenic valley.

Sources said the bridge could only withstand a maximum of four persons and had relevant warning signs for the purpose as well but the tourists still thronged the bridge.

Scores of visitors flock to Kashmir and its scene Neelum Valley during the summer season.

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