Feb 9 • 11:00 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

A bus carrying wedding guests fell down a slope: 13 dead and 34 injured

A tragic bus accident in Nepal resulted in at least 13 deaths and 34 injuries among wedding guests returning from a ceremony.

In a tragic incident in Nepal, a bus carrying wedding guests veered off a mountainous road and fell approximately 200 meters into a field, resulting in 13 fatalities and 34 injuries. The accident occurred near Budgaun, which is about 500 kilometers west of the capital, Kathmandu. Authorities from the district of Baitadi reported that the injured were quickly transported to hospitals, while recovery teams retrieved the bodies from the wreckage soon after the incident.

The bus was returning from the wedding ceremony when it lost control, which has raised concerns regarding road safety in mountainous regions of Nepal. The couple tied the knot earlier that day and had opted to travel in a different vehicle, thus escaping the tragic accident. This situation has left many relatives and friends of the victims in deep mourning, highlighting the dangers associated with transportation in the hilly terrain of Nepal.

This incident reflects ongoing challenges in Nepal's transport infrastructure, especially in rural and mountainous areas where accidents are not uncommon. The response to the accident, involving prompt medical assistance for the injured and quick recovery efforts, demonstrates the local authorities’ efforts to deal with such emergencies. This accident underscores the need for improved safety measures and regulations for public transport vehicles operating in difficult terrains to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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