Nepal Bus Crash Results in Death of 19 Passengers

Nepal Bus Crash Results in Fatalities, Injuries

A bus crash occurred on Nepal’s Prithvi Highway, resulting in the deaths of at least 19 people and injuring 25 others. The incident involved a packed bus that lost control and plunged off the highway into a mountain slope near the Trishuli River.

According to reports, a British national, aged 24, was among those killed in the crash. Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

Bus accidents are not uncommon on Nepal’s narrow roads, which have been criticized for their safety record. The incident highlights the risks associated with traveling by bus on these routes.

The authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, and further details are expected to be released as the inquiry progresses.

Source: Al Jazeera