Pokhara metropolis forms five-member panel to probe school bus crash that killed five
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan City has formed a five-member committee to investigate a school bus crash in Kaski that killed five people, including four students, and injured 15 others. Authorities suspect mechanical failure and say the bus was being used as a school vehicle despite not having the required yellow paint.
Key Points
- Pokhara Metropolitan City formed a five-member committee to probe the school bus accident in Kaski district.
- Five people, including four students, were killed and 15 others were injured when the bus crashed at Okhle Bhir.
- Authorities suspect the bus may have suffered mechanical failure and note it was not painted yellow as required for a school bus.
- Mayor Dhan Raj Acharya said the committee will assess the bus and recommend safety measures to prevent similar accidents.
