Abbottabad road accident kills three youngsters and injures five others.

On Friday, a speeding dumper truck struck a group of youngsters at Lady Garden Park in Abbottabad, killing three and badly injuring five more.

Initial reports indicate that the children were walking near the park when the incident occurred. Rescue teams came quickly on the scene, transporting the corpses of the deceased and injured students to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital for treatment.

Hospital professionals are currently providing emergency care to the injured children, while authorities are investigating the cause of the mishap.

Attempts are underway to find and apprehend the dumper driver, who fled the area. Police teams have began raiding the area as part of the continuing manhunt.