Search continues for vehicle missing in Karnali river
Summary
Search and rescue operations continue after a microbus fell off the Karnali Highway into the Karnali river at Sangetada, Dailekh district. One body has been recovered and efforts are ongoing to locate the missing vehicle and other passengers.
Key Points
- A microbus fell off Karnali Highway into the Karnali river at Sangetada in Dailekh district, with several passengers unaccounted for.
- One body, identified as Jekhe Tiruwa of Kalikot, was recovered near the river.
- Search efforts involve around 100 police personnel and seven divers but are hampered by difficult terrain and river conditions.
- Five mobile phones and one citizenship card have been recovered to help identify missing passengers.
