18 tourists were swept away by flash flooding while having breakfast by a riverside hotel

18 tourists were swept away by flash flooding while having breakfast by a riverside hotel near the Mingora Bypass in Swat.

A heartbreaking incident occurred in Swat, Pakistan, when 18 tourists were swept away by flash floods while enjoying breakfast at a riverside hotel near the Mingora Bypass. A strong current suddenly hit the area, causing panic and sweeping the victims into the middle of the fast-flowing river.

Initial reports say three people have been rescued, while two bodies have been recovered. Search efforts for the missing victims are still ongoing by local rescue teams.

Photos show a group of people stuck in the middle of the river, standing on a small island left standing, waiting for help amid the threat of the floodwaters continuing to flow.