At least 14 people , including four children , were burnt to death when a passenger van caught fire after colliding with a truck in Pakistan on Tuesday , the Police said .
Another five people were severely injured in the accident that took place near the capital , Islamabad , said Mahmud Ali Khokhar , spokesperson for the highway police .
He confirmed that four children were among the dead and all the bodies were charred beyond recognition .
An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident .
Khokhar said it appeared that the van driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the truck .
Bad roads, poorly maintained vehicles and a substandard safety regime cause numerous accidents in Pakistan every year, leading to more than 5 , 000 deaths , according to government statistics.
In June , a fuel tanker overturned in eastern Pakistan and then burst into flames when locals gathered to collect oil , killing about 200 people.
Source... Punch
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