Nepal bus crash claims 7 Indian pilgrims, several injured in Gorkha ravine fall
The bus fell into a ravine, with rescue teams rushing to the scene. The deceased were Indian citizens, and an investigation is underway. The injured are receiving treatment in a nearby hospital
Kathmandu (The Uttam Hindu): A tragic road accident has been reported from central Nepal. A bus carrying Indian pilgrims lost control and fell into a deep ravine in Gorkha district. Seven Indian pilgrims were killed and seven others were injured in the accident.
According to police, the accident occurred in Gandaki Province when the bus carrying pilgrims was returning from a visit to the Manakamana Temple. On a mountainous road in Gorkha district, the bus suddenly lost control and veered off the road and into a ravine.
The deceased included two women and five men, all Indian citizens, said Suraj Aryal, head of the district traffic police office. They were identified as Muthu Kumar (58), Anamalik (58), Meenakshi (59), Sivagami (53), Vijayal (57), Meena (58) and Tamilarasi (60).
Upon receiving information about the accident, police and local administration teams arrived at the scene and immediately launched a rescue operation. Seven injured passengers were rescued and admitted to a hospital in Ambukhaireni, where they are receiving treatment. According to reports, the bus driver survived the accident safely, while his assistant was injured. Police have launched an investigation and are investigating the cause of the accident.