Sunday, December 22nd, 2024

32 injured as bus traveling from Birgunj to Pokhara plunges into river


04 January 2024  

Time taken to read : 2 Minute


  • A
  • A
  • A

DAMAULI: A tragic road accident occurred in Mauribazaar of Myagde rural municipality-6 on the Prithviraj highway this morning, leaving 32 individuals injured.

The passenger bus (Ba. Pra. 03-001 Kha. 1206), en route from Birgunj to Pokhara, lost control and veered off the road, ultimately falling into the river below, as reported by Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohan Bahadur Khand of District Police Office Tanahun.

Among the injured, one individual is reported to be in critical condition, while 14 others are in moderate condition. The remaining individuals are reported to be in normal condition.

The victims include the bus driver, 34-year-old Antim Sunar of Lumle, Annapurna Rural Municipality-6, Kaski, and his assistant, Sagar Shrestha, 32, of Shuklagandaki Municipality-6, Tanahun.

Rescue and relief efforts are underway, and the injured are receiving medical attention. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident as the community rallies to support those affected by this unfortunate incident.

rss

Publish Date : 04 January 2024 11:30 AM

Children among at least 13 killed in stampedes in Nigeria

ABUJA, NIGERIA: At least 13 people, including four children, were

Preparations to register case against Rabi Lamichhane in Kaski Court today

POKHARA: A case is set to be registered today in

Muglin-Naubise road section to be closed for 3 hours daily

MUGLIN: The Muglin-Naubise road section will be closed for 3

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Westerly winds cause partly cloudy conditions

KATHMANDU: Currently, the country is experiencing the general influence of