Bus accident claims two in Sindhupalchok

Published On: May 11, 2017 03:38 PM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


SINDHUPALCHOK, May 11: Two people have died in a bus accident in Pangetar of Sindhupalchok on Thursday.

According to Sub-Inspector Upendra Budhathoki of District Traffic Office, the bus (Ba 3 Kha 5056) heading to Dolakha from Kathmandu was over speed and the driver could not control the bus that fell down ten meters off the road. The deceased have been identified as a couple, Mukti Ghimire, 49, and his wife Ratna Kumari Ghimire of Lamidada-4 of Dolakha.

Mukti breathed his last while undergoing treatment whereas Ratna Kumari died on the spot, said Budhathoki. Seriously injured nine passengers have been transferred to Dhulikhel hospital after receiving primary treatment. 25 injured are receiving treatment at Khadichaur based Sadabahar hospital.  


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