Share:20 tourists that were left stranded in their vehicles during a snowstorm in Murree died and regretfully, it is feared that the death toll will only rise further as the ongoing rescue mission concludes. Needless to say, an inquiry into the matter is required so that questions pertaining to the lack of warnings, restrictions and accommodations can be answered. Murree has always been an attractive travel destination for local tourists, especially during the holiday season. All concerned authorities were urged to practice responsible tourism and redirect the flow of traffic to surrounding areas or to impose restrictions that limited the inflow of people into Murree. It was essential that warnings were issued and travel restrictions were put in place before such an incident occurred.

Source: The Nation January 09, 2022 12:26 UTC