15 killed in road accidents nationwide; One dies in Kathmandu tipper crash

Summary

At least 15 people died in various road accidents across Nepal, including a fatal tipper crash in Kathmandu which claimed the life of Badri Koirala.

Key Points
  • Fifteen people were killed in separate road accidents across multiple districts in Nepal on Monday.
  • Fatalities occurred in Sarlahi, Sunsari, Bara, Makawanpur, Bhaktapur, Chitwan, Dhading, Kaski, Banke, Rukum East, Rupandehi, and Kanchanpur.
  • A 48-year-old man, Badri Koirala, died in a tipper crash in Minbhawan, Kathmandu.
  • The tipper driver involved in the Kathmandu accident has been taken into custody for investigation.
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