Eight killed as wedding party bus crashes in Baitadi

Summary

Eight people, including seven men and two women, died when a wedding party bus crashed in Baitadi. Forty-five injured passengers were rescued and taken for treatment.

Key Points
  • A bus carrying a wedding party crashed at a bend in Badgaon, Baitadi, killing eight people.
  • The bus was returning to Bajhang after dropping off the wedding party in ward 7 of Purchaudi Municipality.
  • Four victims' identities have been confirmed, including Keshav Joshi, Ashok Joshi, Basanta Joshi, and Mohandev Bhatt.
  • Forty-five injured passengers were rescued and taken to Kotila Health Post for treatment.
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