One killed, 22 injured in bus accident

Published On: November 29, 2021 11:27 AM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


JHAPA, Nov 29: One person was killed and 22 others were injured in a bus accident at Viring Bridge on the East-West Highway in Kankai Municipality-8.

The bus (Na 5 Kha 8041) heading from east to west crashed into the railing of the bridge on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Utsav Poudel, 16, of Kankai-7, according to the District Police Office, Jhapa

Among the injured, 11 are undergoing treatment at B&C Hospital while 12 at Birta City Hospital, Birtamod. Police said that further investigation is currently underway in the incident.


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