1. An Indian passenger bus plunged into the Marsyangdi River in Nepal’s Tanahun district.
2. The accident resulted in 14 deaths and 16 injuries.
3. The bus was en route to Kathmandu from Pokhara.
Kathmandu, Aug 23: A tragic accident occurred in Nepal’s Tanahun district on Friday when an Indian passenger bus carrying 40 people plunged into the Marsyangdi river.
The incident claimed 14 lives and left 16 others injured. The bus, bearing the number plate UP (Uttar Pradesh) FT 7623, was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu when it fell into the river at Aaina Pahara.
Visuals from the site show the bus severely damaged, with its top section ripped off. Rescue operations are underway, led by a team of 45 police personnel headed by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Madhav Paudel from the Armed Police Force Nepal Disaster Management Training School.
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The Indian passengers were staying at Majheri Resort in Pokhara and had departed for Kathmandu earlier that morning. The Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner is attempting to determine if any residents of the state were on board.
Nepal’s challenging terrain and extensive river systems make it prone to such disasters. Last month, two buses with around 65 passengers, including seven Indians, fell into the Trishuli river due to a landslide, leading to over 50 presumed deaths.
This latest accident occurred during heavy rainfall on the Madan-Ashrit Highway, further highlighting the dangers of traveling in the region during the monsoon season.
