416 Vehicle Accidents in Lumbini in One Month, 19 Dead
Summary
Lumbini Province recorded 416 vehicle accidents in one month, leaving 19 people dead and 762 injured. Police blamed speeding, driver negligence and drunk driving, with Rupandehi reporting the highest number of crashes.
Key Points
- Lumbini Province saw 416 vehicle accidents in one month, according to the Highway Security and Traffic Management Office, Butwal.
- Nineteen people died and 762 were injured in accidents reported across the province's 12 districts in Bhadra.
- Police said speeding, negligence and driving under the influence of alcohol were the main causes of the crashes.
- Rupandehi had the most accidents at 157, while Eastern Rukum recorded the fewest with one accident.
