19 people injured in Jhapa road mishap

Summary

Nineteen passengers were injured after a bus lost control and skidded off the East-West Highway in Jhapa, Nepal. The injured were taken to Birta City Hospital in Birtamod.

Key Points
  • A bus carrying 25 passengers lost control and skidded off the East-West Highway in Maidhar, Shivasatakshi Municipality-10, Jhapa district.
  • Nineteen people were injured in the accident and rushed to Birta City Hospital in Birtamod, Jhapa.
  • The bus was traveling from Manthali in Ramechhap district to Jhapa.
  • The accident likely occurred due to speeding, and an investigation has been initiated.
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