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PM Dahal urges swift and effective treatment for Bhalubang bus accident victims



KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has issued directives to the relevant authorities for the prompt and effective treatment of those injured in the bus accident in Bhalubang, Dang.

PM Dahal’s secretariat reported that he instructed the concerned government bodies to actively engage in rescue operations and ensure the efficient medical treatment of the injured individuals.

Expressing his deep condolences to the grieving families of the deceased, the Prime Minister paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.

The bus, bearing registration number Bhe 1 Kha 3912, was en route to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj when it plunged into the Rapti River in Rapti Rural Municipality-1, Bhalubang, on Friday night.

The unfortunate accident has claimed the lives of 12 individuals, and efforts are ongoing to manage and support the injured.

The Prime Minister’s directive emphasizes the importance of a coordinated and rapid response to provide necessary medical assistance and support to the victims of the Bhalubang bus accident.

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