Tragedy in Nepal: Landslide Sends Two Buses into River, 60 Passengers Missing
Landslide in Nepal Causes Two Buses to Plunge into Trishuli River
Amidst heavy rainfall in Nepal, a landslide on Friday morning caused two buses to plunge into the Trishuli River. According to officials present at the scene, a total of 63 people, including the drivers, were traveling on both buses.
Approximately 60 people are missing following the accident. According to Nepali media house Kathmandu Post, the death of one bus driver has been confirmed, while two individuals managed to save themselves by jumping from the bus.
The accident occurred at 3:30 AM on the Madan-Ashrit Highway in central Nepal. Continuous rainfall and strong water currents are creating difficulties for the search and rescue operations.
Indradev Yadav told ANI, “According to initial information, a total of 63 people, including the bus drivers, were traveling on both buses. The landslide swept the buses away. We are at the scene, and search operations are ongoing despite the continuous rain.”
Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ Directs Agencies to Search and Rescue Missing Passengers
Nepal’s Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, has instructed all government agencies to search and rescue the missing passengers. Dahal wrote on Twitter, “I am deeply saddened by the news that nearly five dozen passengers are missing after buses were swept away due to a landslide on the Narayangadh-Muglin road and due to flooding and landslides in various parts of the country, causing damage to property.” He added, “I direct all government agencies, including home administration, to search for and effectively rescue the passengers.”
Numerous Flights Cancelled
Meanwhile, due to adverse weather conditions, all flights from Kathmandu to Bharatpur have been canceled for the day.
Officials from Nepal’s Home Ministry stated last week that at least 62 people have died and 90 others have been injured in rain-related incidents since the beginning of the monsoon season in Nepal.
