At least twenty-three persons, including women and children, lost their lives in freezing temperature in Murree tragedy. Most of the tourists died in their cars as they were trapped in road jams due to impossible snow clearing operation.

The tragic incident happened when, due to the rush of visitors, many families ended up getting stranded on roads; it has been reported that over 100,000 vehicles entered the city in those days.

Keeping the situation in view, the Punjab government also imposed a state of emergency in hospitals, police stations and administration offices. Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar issued instructions for expediting rescue work and providing aid to the stranded tourists.

A committee has also been formed to investigate the loss of 23 people who were left stranded in their vehicles in freezing temperatures.

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