Fatal Bus Accident in Nepal Claims 19 Lives Including British Tourist
A 24-year-old British man is among 19 individuals who lost their lives in a bus accident in Nepal, according to police reports.
The bus, which was carrying tourists, was en route to Kathmandu, the capital city, when it lost control and plunged approximately 200 meters down the bank of the Trishuli river. The incident occurred early Monday morning in the central Dhading district of Nepal.
There were 44 passengers on board, including the driver. Of these, 25 sustained injuries. The bus had departed from Pokhara, a well-known tourist destination.
Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The UK Foreign Office has been contacted for further comment.
Nepalese police have identified nine of the deceased so far. Among the injured are a Chinese national and a New Zealander, officials confirmed.
All injured individuals have been transported to hospitals in Kathmandu for medical treatment.
Police spokesman Abinarayan Kafle provided details on the fatalities, stating:
"Seventeen people died at the scene, with two more succumbing to their injuries while receiving treatment,"
as reported by BBC Nepali.
Context of Road Safety in Nepal
Road accidents are relatively common in Nepal, attributed to factors such as poor road maintenance and narrow, mountainous routes.
Earlier in 2024, a similar tragedy occurred when at least 14 people died after a bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu fell into the Marsyangdi river in the Tanahun district.
