According to police, the passenger bus was travelling from Skardu to Rawalpindi when it crashed into a mountain while making turn killing dozens and injuring several passengers on board.
Police said at least 26 people including women and children were killed in the accident and at least 15 injured. The deceased and injured have been shifted to a hospital where an emergency has been declared.
Police further said rescuers were having difficulty in reaching the difficult-to-access area.