Probe committee formed into Rolpa jeep accident that killed 20
Summary
A government probe committee has been formed to investigate a fatal jeep accident in Rolpa that killed 20 people, with rescue efforts complicated by terrain and rain.
Key Points
- The government formed a four-member probe committee to investigate the jeep accident in Rolpa.
- The accident occurred when a jeep plunged 800 meters off a rural road in Thabang Rural Municipality.
- 20 people died in the accident; most were pilgrims attending a Baishakh Purnima fair.
- Rescue operations faced difficulties due to challenging terrain and rainfall.
