Foreign tourist's life journey cut short in accident

Foreign tourist's life journey cut short in accident

Pakistan

Portuguese entered Pakistan from Iran border on his motorbike two days ago

CHAGAI (Web Desk) - A foreign tourist was killed as he met with a road accident on the highway near Dalbandin Town of Chagai district. 

The tourist was on a mission to travel to more than 50 countries by his motorbike in the next two years. 

Portuguese Nuno Miguel Vilao Castanheria, 28, entered Pakistan from Iran border by his motorbike two days ago. His travel documents revealed that the Portuguese was on a tourist visa in Pakistan. 

He was on his way to Quetta with two other German tourists who were also travelling by their bikes. The Levies forces were escorting the tourists when the tragic incident took place. 

Chagai Deputy Commissioner Hassan Jan Baloch said Castanheria’s motorbike collided with a pickup truck on the highway and he lost his life on the spot. The Levies officials arrested the driver and his helper. 

The biker started his tour on May 21 from his native country Portugal. He reached Iran in July after passing through European and middle eastern countries. He had a plan to visit Pakistan’s northern areas before entering India from Wagah border. 

The Foreign Office has been informed about the incident and the body dispatched to Quetta. The body will be handed over to the Portuguese embassy in Islamabad.