Of the 31 dead, 28 were from Achham district. The bus (Na 4 Kha 3603) fell some 600 meters from the road, while the Karnali River Transport Company-operated vehicle was headed to Attariya of Kailali district from Jaigadh of Achham district. [break]
Today’s closure has been called by the Achham Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bed Prakash Timalsina, a local resident, informed.
Except for government offices, all shops and industries will be closed to condole the deaths and console the bereaved families. Thirteen injured in the incident are receiving treatment at Nepal Medical College.
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