DHORPATAN: The Nisikhola bus accident has resulted in the tragic loss of nine lives, with the identities of all victims now confirmed.

Among the deceased are Lucky Pun Magar, 18, hailing from Dang; Binita KC, 27, from Musikot municipality-1 in Rukum West; bus owner Bobydadel Nepali from Musikot-2; Tika KC, 35, from Musikot-4; Kalpana KC from Musikot-3; bus driver Man Singh BK from Rolpa; Gita Thapa from Gorkha; Sujan Maharjan from Lalitpur; and Bikram Pariyar, 25, from Sisne rural municipality-5 in Rukum West.

The tragic incident occurred when a bus (Bagmati Province 01-006Kha 3879), en route from Rukum East to Kathmandu, veered off the road at Nisikhola rural municipality-6, Jaulepani, in Baglung district along the Mid-Hill highway on Monday evening.

Seven individuals lost their lives instantly, while two succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at the Burtibang primary health center, according to Madan KC, the information officer of the District Police Office, Baglung.

Of the 28 individuals injured in the accident, one is currently receiving treatment at Burtibang primary health center, while 27 others have been referred to Baglung-based Dhawalagiri Hospital from Burtibang primary health center.

The bodies of the seven individuals who died at the scene were transported to Rukum on Monday night, while the remains of two victims are being held at the Burtibang primary health center.