Investigation Committee Formed After Deadly Tourist Bus Crash in Gorkha, Nepal
Summary
An investigation committee has been formed in Gorkha following a deadly bus crash that killed seven Indian pilgrims returning from Manakamana. Injured survivors are being treated in Chitwan.
Key Points
- An investigation committee was formed by Gandaki Province Police Office to probe the deadly bus accident in Gorkha.
- Seven Indian pilgrims from Chennai died on the spot after their microbus fell off a cliff near Kantar, Sahid Lakhan Rural Municipality-3.
- The microbus was carrying 14 Indian pilgrims returning from Manakamana rituals.
- The bodies of the deceased were handed over to the Indian Embassy after post-mortems at Provincial Hospital, Gorkha.
- Seven injured survivors are receiving treatment at Old Medical College in Chitwan.
