Several people were killed on Wednesday after a vehicle caught fire on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway near Khajut, according to the National Highways and Motorway Police.
In a statement, the motorway police said the fire broke out suddenly in a Hiace van, resulting in multiple deaths.
Rescue and relief efforts were launched soon after the incident, with teams from the motorway police and district administration reaching the site.
Authorities said an investigation has been started to determine what caused the fire. Further details are expected once the inquiry progresses.
The incident took place on a key route linking Islamabad with Murree, where traffic pressure has remained high in recent weeks due to diversions caused by road reconstruction work.
Officials have not yet released the exact number of victims or identified those affected. The situation is still developing, and more information is likely to emerge after the initial investigation.
