Four injured in Bajhang jeep crash airlifted to Nepalgunj, two referred to Kathmandu

Summary

Four critically injured passengers from a jeep crash in Bajhang have been airlifted to Nepalgunj, with two more referred to Kathmandu for specialized treatment.

Key Points
  • A jeep crashed in ward 7 of Kedarasyun Rural Municipality in Bajhang, causing three deaths and injuring 13 people.
  • Six critically injured passengers were evacuated by Nepali Army helicopters, four to Nepalgunj and two to Surkhet for further transfer to Kathmandu.
  • The accident involved a Bolero jeep traveling from Bungal Municipality to Durgathali Rural Municipality.
  • Poor weather initially prevented helicopter landing near the crash site, delaying evacuation efforts.
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