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3 Nepalis killed in Abu Dhabi bus mishap identified



UAE: Three Nepali migrant workers died in a vehicular accident that occurred in Abu Dhabi of the United Arab Emirates.

The deceased have been identified as Krishna Kumari Adhikari of Jhapa, Bhawana Kunwar of Pyuthan and Amisha Moktan whose address is yet to be ascertained, according to Nepali Ambassador to UAE Krishna Prasad Dhakal.

A total of six people died while 14 sustained injuries in the accident. Out of 24 people on-board the minibus, 18 were reported to be Nepalis, said Dhakal.

The accident took place when a minibus carrying female cleaners collided with a truck at Al Raha area on Thursday morning.

Publish Date : 17 January 2020 08:48 AM

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