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.
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