RASUWA, Nov 4: Police have confirmed the identities of 33 people of the 36 that died in the bus accident at Ramche VDC-3 of Rasuwa district on Tuesday afternoon.
“Among the 36 deceased, identities of 33 have been established and their bodies have been handed over to their kin,” informed Shiva Ram Gelal, chief district officer (CDO) of Rasuwa. “The District Administration Office (DAO) has also provided Rs 25,000 each to the families of victims whose bodies have already been claimed, on Wednesday. The money is meant for performing the final rites of the deceased,” informed Gelal.
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“We will also urge the bus operator to provide the families of the victims with insurance money at the earliest,” added the CDO.
Over 50 people had sustained injuries in the accident. Sixteen passengers who were critically injured had been airlifted to Kathmandu and have been undergoing treatment at the Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj.
Among the injured, three have returned home after treatment. Other injured have been undergoing treatment at Rasuwa District Hospital and Trishuli Hospital of Nuwakot.
CDO Gelal said overcrowding was the main reason behind the accident. The 34-seat bus was carrying around 90 people when it met with the accident.
Passengers are forced to make perilous journey in overcrowded vehicles as only a limited number of vehicles are in operation due to the ongoing fuel crisis created by the Indian blockade.
