CHAKWAL: At least five died in a truck and van collision near Qasba Mona in Chakwal in the early hours of Tuesday.
The unfortunate accident took place on Makhdoom Rasheed Road when the oil tanker crushed the school van due to over-speeding.
Eight children were critically injured, who were shifted to Nishtar hospital, according to reports.
A total of 12 children were on their way home in the school van.
The van had to be cut to get the children out of it, according to rescue sources.