Two people including the driver died when an oil tanker plunged into a deep ditch while on its way to Rawalpindi from Gilgit on Friday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The incident took place near Karakoram Harban Highway when the tanker was going to Rawalpindi from Gilgit.

As a result, two passengers including the driver lost their lives in the incident and another one was injured.

According to the rescue officials, the injured has been transferred to Chilas Hospital.

Reporter: Mehtab-ur-Rehman