19 killed as bus plunges into Trishuli River in Dhading; Road accidents spike nationwide
Summary
At least 19 people were killed and 25 injured when a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River in Dhading. The deadly accident is part of a recent spike in road accidents across Nepal.
Key Points
- At least 19 people died and 25 were injured when a bus fell into the Trishuli River in Dhading district.
- The bus was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu and lost control before plunging approximately 200 meters.
- The victims include a British national and a Chinese national among the injured.
- Authorities have launched rescue operations and plan a probe committee to investigate the crash amid increased road accidents nationwide.
