Nepal: 14 killed, dozens injured in bus accident
At least 14 people were killed and dozens of others suffered injuries in a bus accident in Sindhupalchowk district.
Sindhupalchowk: At least 14 people were killed and dozens of others suffered injuries in a bus accident in Sindhupalchowk district on Sunday.
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The accident took place in the morning when the bus skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge along the Dolakha Khadichaur-Jiri road section.
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#UPDATE Nepal: 14 persons dead & 19 injured after a bus carrying 40 passengers met with an accident in Sindhupalchok district, earlier today. https://t.co/2gdMYLAgBs pic.twitter.com/AccIXfZkcU
— ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2019
The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained.
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The bus was ferrying the pilgrims back from Kalinchowk Temple. The casualties are likely to increase, informed police. (ANI)