Trishuli (Nuwakot), Aug 15: A tragic bus accident occurred on the Tokha-Chhahare road in Nuwakot today, resulting in the deaths of two pilgrims and injuries to three others.
The deceased, identified as 54-year-old Krishnamaya Prajapati from Banepa and 65-year-old Udayamaya Khatri from Ramechhap, succumbed to their injuries after being transported to a hospital.
The accident took place at Thanabhanjyang in Shivpuri Rural Municipality while the bus carrying pilgrims to Dupcheswar Mahadev, which was parked for lunch, rolled away and collided with a stationary EV van, leading both vehicles to fall approximately 50 meters down the road.
The injured, including 25-year-old Sujata Pokharel, 42-year-old Sharmila Shrestha, and 60-year-old Gyanu Shrestha, have been sent to Kathmandu for medical treatment.
The bus driver, Sitaram Acharya, has been detained for further investigation into the incident.
