A tragic bus accident in Nepal has claimed the lives of 27 Indian tourists and left 16 others injured.
The accident occurred on Friday when the bus, traveling from the scenic city of Pokhara to the capital Kathmandu, veered off the Prithvi Highway and plunged into a swollen river.
The bus, which was carrying 41 passengers and two crew members, crashed around 120 kilometers west of Kathmandu. Shailendra Thapa, spokesperson for Nepal’s Armed Police Force, confirmed that all aboard were Indian nationals.
teams worked tirelessly through difficult conditions, recovering 27 bodies from the wreckage and airlifting the injured to Kathmandu for emergency medical care.
The scene of the crash was harrowing, with rescuers navigating down steep slopes and using ropes to pull victims from the riverbank. Eyewitnesses reported seeing exhausted women and children among the debris as they were helped to safety.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is actively coordinating with local authorities to manage the relief efforts. Uttar Pradesh, the state where the passengers boarded the bus, is also sending officials to assist in the ongoing rescue operations.
This tragic event underscores the pressing need for improved road safety measures in Nepal, where poorly maintained roads and challenging terrain frequently contribute to accidents.
The country’s mountainous landscape and narrow roads have long posed risks for travelers, making this incident a stark reminder of the dangers faced on Nepalese roads.
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