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Bus crash in central Nepal kills 19, including a British man, after vehicle plunges into Trishuli River gorge
A devastating bus crash in central Nepal has resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, among them a 24-year-old British man. The accident occurred as the bus was en route to the capital, Kathmandu, from the popular tourist destination of Pokhara. Early reports indicate that the vehicle lost control and plunged approximately 200 meters into the Trishuli River gorge in the Dhading district around early Monday morning. The ill-fated bus was carrying a total of 44 passengers, including the driver. Initial investigations by Nepalese authorities revealed that 25 people sustained injuries, with reports confirming that some victims included a Chinese... [Continue Reading]
