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Tripureshwor Bus Fire

Tripureshwor bus fire sparks Kathmandu investigation

What happened

A bus fire in Kathmandu's Tripureshwor area left a driver dead and disrupted nearby passport services, with police investigating the cause and circumstances of the blaze.

Timeline

Driver Dies
Sep 22, 02:27

Arjun Dawa Lama, a 25-year-old bus driver, died during treatment at Kirtipur Hospital after sustaining more than 90 percent burns. Police said the Riddhisiddhi Yatayat bus was traveling from Mulpani to Thankot when it caught fire, and they were investigating the cause and circumstances.

Passport Services Disrupted
Sep 21, 10:59

The fire in front of the Department of Passports disrupted electricity and internet services, affecting passport printing and distribution. Applicants were told to wait until operations normalized.

Bus Fire Reported
Sep 21, 07:52

A bus caught fire in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, and police initially said one person may have been burned. Authorities began gathering details on the incident.

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