Bus Crash in Dhading Kills 19 on Prithvi Highway

Summary

A bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu crashed in Dhading along the Prithvi Highway, killing 19 people and injuring 25 others, with rescue operations underway.

Key Points
  • Nineteen people died in a bus accident in Bhaisigouda, Dhading along the Prithvi Highway.
  • The bus, carrying 44 passengers, lost control and plunged 200 meters near the Trishuli River.
  • Rescue operations involved Nepal Police, Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, and locals.
  • Twenty-five injured individuals are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals, including the National Trauma Center in Kathmandu.
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