21 injured as bus falls off road in Gorkha

Summary

A bus travelling from Kathmandu to Arughat fell off the road in Gorkha after brake failure, injuring 21 people. Three have been referred to Kathmandu for further treatment.

Key Points
  • A bus accident occurred in ward 3 of Bhimsen Thapa Rural Municipality, Gorkha, injuring 21 people.
  • Three seriously injured individuals have been referred to Kathmandu for further treatment.
  • Eighteen injured are being treated at Arughat Primary Hospital.
  • The bus's brakes failed causing it to fall about four metres off the road.
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