Major Accident in Nepal: Bus Carrying Indians Falls into River, 14 Dead in Shock

In Nepal’s Tanahu district, a bus carrying Indian travelers has plunged into the Marsyangdi River. Nepalese police have confirmed the incident. 

DSP Deepak Kumar Rai reported that the bus, with license plate number UP EFF 7623, has fallen into the river and is now lying on the riverbank.

Indian passenger bus with 40 people plunges into Marayangdi river in Nepal

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14 Dead and 16 Rescued in Nepal Bus Accident

Following the accident, 14 bodies have been recovered, and 16 travelers have been rescued safely. T

he bus was en route to Kathmandu from Pokhara, carrying Indian tourists who were staying at the Majeri Resort in Pokhara. Indian travelers were aboard the bus at the time of the crash.

#WATCH | Nepal | An Indian passenger bus with 40 people onboard has plunged into the Marsyangdi river in Tanahun district, confirms Nepal Police.

“The bus bearing number plate UP FT 7623 plunged into the river and is lying on the bank of the river,” DSP Deepkumar Raya from the… pic.twitter.com/P8XwIA27qJ

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Local Authorities and Rescue Teams Respond to Nepal Bus Accident

Local police and rescue teams have promptly arrived at the scene and have initiated relief operations, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Preliminary reports indicate that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the bus’s plunge into the river. 

Given the seriousness of the incident, authorities have begun all necessary measures and prioritized relief and rescue efforts.