A major road accident occurred in Nepal’s Dhading district, killing 18 people. A bus carrying passengers from Pokhara to Kathmandu plunged into the Trishuli River.
नेपाल में बड़ा हादसा, यात्रियों से भरी बस नदी में गिरी, 18 लोगों की मौत
A major accident occurred in Nepal’s Dhading district on Monday (February 23). A bus carrying passengers plunged into a river, killing 18 people and seriously injuring several others. The bus was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The deceased included two foreign nationals, a man and a woman. However, their nationality is unknown.
According to a report in The Kathmandu Post, Nepal Police recovered 17 bodies, but a seriously injured person also succumbed to their injuries. This brings the death toll to 18. The remaining injured have been hospitalized and are receiving treatment.
How did this major bus accident happen in Nepal?
According to local media reports, the bus was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu when, due to some reason, the driver lost control of the bus and plunged into the Trishuli River. The accident occurred around 1:15 am. The bus was passing through the Benighat Rorank area of Dhading district. Official information regarding the cause of the accident is not yet available.
What did the officials say about the Nepal bus accident?
Shishir Thapa, Chief of the District Traffic Police Office, Dhading, said the death toll has risen to 18. Rajkumar Thakur, Chairman of the Highway Rescue Management Committee, also commented on the incident. He said 25 injured passengers were sent to the hospital for treatment. There were more than 35 passengers on board. The nighttime rescue operation posed significant difficulties. However, with the help of the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, and local residents, everyone was rescued. It’s worth noting that similar accidents have occurred in Nepal before.
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