Deadly Bus Accident in Nepal Claims 19 Lives
A tragic bus crash on Nepal's Prithvi Highway has resulted in the deaths of at least 19 people, including a British national. Read the full details on this devastating incident.
A devastating bus accident on Nepal's Prithvi Highway has claimed the lives of at least 19 people, including a British national. The incident occurred when the overcrowded bus, carrying more than 50 passengers, veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in the Dhading district.
Authorities have stated that the bus was traveling from the capital city of Kathmandu to the town of Pokhara when the tragic accident took place. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver appeared to have lost control of the vehicle, leading to the catastrophic crash.
Rescue efforts were immediately launched, with local authorities and emergency responders working tirelessly to retrieve the victims from the wreckage. Tragically, 19 people were pronounced dead at the scene, while several others sustained critical injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Source: Al Jazeera
