Death toll in Rolpa jeep crash reaches 20
Summary
A jeep carrying pilgrims plunged off a cliff in Rolpa's Jaljala area, resulting in 20 deaths. Rescue operations continue amid suspicions that slippery roads from rainfall caused the crash.
Key Points
- A jeep crashed off a cliff in Jaljala, Rolpa, killing 20 people.
- The passengers were pilgrims from Rukum East traveling for rituals on the full moon day.
- The accident occurred along a ridge between wards 1 and 4 of Thabang Rural Municipality.
- Rescue operations are ongoing with teams from Uwa and Thabang deployed.
