Seven Indian pilgrims killed in microbus accident in Gorkha
Summary
Seven Indian pilgrims died in a microbus accident near Kantar in Gorkha while returning from Manakamana Temple. Seven others were injured and are undergoing treatment.
Key Points
- Seven Indian nationals were killed in a microbus accident in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3, Gorkha.
- The microbus carrying 16 devotees veered off the road and plummeted about 200 metres down a slope.
- Seven injured passengers are receiving treatment at Chitwan Medical College.
- The driver escaped unharmed, and the assistant was injured; police are investigating the incident.