Paramilitary soldiers stand guard at a road junction leading to Murree city, which was blocked by the authorities after being declared a calamity hit area, northeast of Islamabad, Pakistan January 8, 2022. REUTERS/Salahuddin
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - At least 16 tourists died in freezing temperatures after being stranded in their vehicles in northern Pakistan, where thousands had flocked to enjoy the snow, officials said on Saturday.
With some 1,000 vehicles still stranded, the government has declared Murree, 64 km (40 miles) northeast of the capital Islamabad, a calamity hit area.
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