China News Service, July 14th, comprehensive foreign media reported that on the 14th local time, a bus exploded in northern Pakistan, killing 10 people, including 6 Chinese citizens, and injuring several others.
Reuters reported that at least six Chinese citizens and one Pakistani soldier were among the victims of the bombing.
It is unclear whether the explosion came from a roadside device or an object inside the car.
After the explosion, the bus plunged into a deep valley.
A Chinese engineer and a soldier are missing, and rescue operations have begun.
A senior administrative official in the Hazara district told Reuters that the bus was carrying more than 30 Chinese engineers.
Agence France-Presse reported that Pakistani officials stated that the explosion caused 10 deaths, including 6 Chinese citizens.
A senior local government official who asked not to be named said that another 31 Chinese citizens were injured in the explosion.
The WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan issued an urgent reminder on the 14th.
The reminder said that recently, the personnel of a certain project of our company in Pakistan were attacked, which has caused casualties to our citizens.
The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan urgently reminded Chinese citizens, enterprises and projects in Pakistan to attach great importance to it, pay close attention to the local security situation, strengthen the safety of project personnel, take strict precautions, and not go out unless necessary.
In case of emergency safety, please report to the police and contact our embassy or consulate in Pakistan.