Three dead, three missing in motorboat accident in eastern Nepal
Summary
Three people died and three remain missing after a motorboat crashed at Triveni in Dhankuta district on Sunday afternoon. Police rescued 12 passengers and search and rescue operations are continuing.
Key Points
- A motorboat crashed at Triveni in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-10, Dhankuta, leaving three dead and three missing.
- The boat was carrying 15 passengers and its operator from Bhojpur to Chatara when the accident occurred around 2 pm.
- Police said the crash was likely caused by brake failure and rescued 12 people, including the operator.
- One injured passenger is being treated at Chatara Hospital while search and rescue efforts continue.
