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References
- ↑ Kambho, Ibrahim (11 April 2024). "18 pilgrims die, over 50 injured as truck en route to Shah Noorani shrine falls into ditch". The News.
- 1 2 "'Overspeeding' truck plunges into ravine killing 17 pilgrims in Pakistan". Al Jazeera . 11 April 2024.
- ↑ "17 people killed, 50 injured in tragic accident near Hub". Associated Press of Pakistan . 11 April 2024.
- 1 2 "Shah Noorani accident: Bodies of 17 people reached Tatha village". Samaa. 11 April 2024.