Rolpa Jeep Accident: Rescue Efforts Resume Amid Difficult Terrain
Summary
Search and rescue operations have resumed at the site of a jeep accident in Salayap, Rolpa district, which killed 20 people and injured one, despite difficult terrain and previous delays due to rain. Bodies are being recovered from an 800-meter cliff.
Key Points
- A jeep accident in Salayap, Thawang Rural Municipality-1, Rolpa district resulted in 20 deaths and one injury.
- Rescue operations were halted due to rain and nightfall but resumed early this morning.
- The jeep fell about 800 meters down a cliff from the road, making the rescue operation challenging.
- Only three bodies have been brought to the road so far; identification will continue once all bodies are recovered.
