Divers search for three missing after boat accident in Saptakoshi river
Summary
Divers from Nepal’s Armed Police Force and Nepal Police are searching the Saptakoshi river for three people missing after a passenger boat accident in Dhankuta. Three passengers were confirmed dead and the boat driver has been taken into police custody after a brake failure, police said.
Key Points
- Divers from Nepal’s Armed Police Force and Nepal Police are searching the Saptakoshi river and its banks for three missing passengers.
- The boat accident occurred at Triveni in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-10, Dhankuta, after the motorboat reportedly suffered brake failure.
- Three people were confirmed dead, while 12 passengers were rescued and taken to Chatara Hospital for treatment.
- The boat driver, Suman Magar, has been taken into police custody.
