17 People Killed, 13 Seriously Injured In Nepal Bus Accident

In a sad and shocking case, a bus fell off a hilly road in Western Nepal on Wednesday night; killing at least 17 people and injuring 13. 

Among the 17 dead, there were eight women included. According to News Agency PTI, the accident took place in Arghakhachi district when the passenger bus turned turtle and rolled down into a 200-meter gorge near Sandhikharka, 550 kilometres West of Kathmandu.

The bus was heading towards Butawal city in Rupandehi district when the incident took place. A Nepal Police Officer said that three dead bodies are yet to be identified.

While the injured people have been admitted to Butawal district hospital for immediate treatment. The reason for this accident is yet to be ascertained. 

Nepal: Over 16 people dead after a bus fell off a road in Arghakhanchi district, today. More details awaited.

— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2019

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