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Kathmandu–Biratnagar bus accident leaves 17 injured



DHANUSHA: A bus travelling from Kathmandu to Biratnagar met with an accident in Dhanusha on Sunday morning, leaving 17 passengers injured.

According to Nepal Police, the bus of Bagmati Province was involved in the accident on the East-West Highway near the Football Ground area of Mithila Municipality-9.

The District Police Office, Dhanusha, said the vehicle lost control while attempting to overtake another bus and subsequently overturned on the road.

A total of 17 passengers were injured in the incident. They have been admitted to Moil Hospital in Lalgarh for treatment.

Police said there were 33 passengers on board at the time of the accident, while the remaining passengers are safe.

Publish Date : 10 May 2026 09:53 AM

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