Bus Carrying Wedding Party Crashes in Baitadi, Killing 8

Summary

A bus carrying a wedding party in Baitadi crashed, killing eight people and injuring 45 others. The accident occurred due to suspected overloading on an uphill road.

Key Points
  • Eight people died in a bus accident involving a wedding party in Baitadi.
  • The Pawan Doot Yatayat bus was carrying the bride from Bhawane towards Sunkuda in Bajhang.
  • The accident happened around 8 PM at Badgaon Mode in Purchaundi-7, Baitadi.
  • 45 injured passengers were rescued and sent to a local health post.
  • Overloading on an uphill road is suspected as the cause of the accident.
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