Tragedy Strikes in Nepal: 8 Dead, 15 Injured as Bus Plunges into Swollen River
A passenger bus skidded off a highway and fell into a swollen river in Nepal, resulting in eight deaths and 15 injuries. The accident highlights the need for improved safety measures on Nepalese roads.
At least eight people have been killed and 15 others injured after a passenger bus skidded off the main highway and plunged into a swollen river in Nepal's Bagmati province. The accident occurred when the bus, traveling from Kathmandu to the scenic city of Pokhara, veered off the road and fell into the Trishuli River at Chalise in the province's Dhading district.
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Continuous rainfall during the monsoon season had caused the river to swell. Upon arrival at the scene, Deputy Superintendent of Police Santulal Prasad Jaiswar at the District Police Office, Dhading stated that the bus was partly submerged in the river. However, rescuers managed to retrieve many of the passengers alive from the wreckage. The death toll may still rise as rescue efforts are ongoing.
Highway accidents in Nepal, particularly in mountainous areas, are often attributed to poorly maintained vehicles and roads. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for enhanced safety measures and stricter regulations to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.