Driver killed after car falls into Phewa Lake

Summary

A 24-year-old car driver died after his vehicle fell into Phewa Lake near Gaira Chautara in Pokhara early morning.

Key Points
  • A car with registration number BAA 1582 fell into Phewa Lake near Gaira Chautara in Pokhara Metropolitan City–6 around 2:10 am.
  • The driver, 24-year-old Adit Gurung from Syangja Phedikhola Rural Municipality-5, died after being rescued unconscious and taken to Gandaki Medical College.
  • A team of 21 police personnel including divers from the Armed Police Force, Kalika Battalion conducted the rescue operation.
  • The vehicle was retrieved from the lake with a crane and taken to the Ward Police Office in Baidam for further investigation.
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