25 Injured in Bus Collision on Banepa-Dhulikhel Road

Summary

Twenty-five passengers were injured when two buses collided on the Banepa-Dhulikhel road section in Kavre. The injured are being treated at Shir Memorial Hospital and Dhulikhel Hospital, while police have taken both buses and their drivers into custody.

Key Points
  • Twenty-five passengers were injured when two buses collided on the Banepa-Dhulikhel road section at around 11:40 AM on Thursday.
  • Twenty-one injured were taken to Shir Memorial Hospital in Banepa and four to Dhulikhel Hospital; their condition is reported to be normal to moderate.
  • The injured include passengers from Banepa, Kavre, Sindhupalchok, Kathmandu, Sindhuli, Khotang and Dolakha.
  • Police have taken control of both buses and their drivers and have begun legal procedures and further investigation.
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