GUJRAT: At the very least 9 guests were melted to death as well as seven others got vital burns when their van ignited after an accident with a milk vessel at Shahkot Mor near Rahwali Cantt of Gujranwala on Sunday.

Gujranwala Assistant Commissioner Shabeer Butt told Dawn the van, having 16 travelers, was mosting likely to Lahore from Rawalpindi. He stated the van chauffeur had actually reduced the rate when it approached the train going across. On the other hand, a mini-milk tanker struck it from behind. The strike was adhered to by the fire that swallowed up the vehicle.

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The AC confirmed the death of 9 passengers right away. 7 travelers endured essential burns and also they were shifted to Gujranwala DHQ Health Center by the Rescue 1122. A rescuer said the fire could have been triggered due to gas leakage; however, a query would determine the specific cause. The identification of the victims is yet to be established.