Nepal Bus Accident: 13 Dead, 34 Injured as Wedding Bus Plunges into Gorge

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News18•06-02-2026, 14:13
Nepal Bus Accident: 13 Dead, 34 Injured as Wedding Bus Plunges into Gorge
- •A bus carrying wedding guests in Nepal's Baitadi district, bordering Pithoragarh, fell into a 200-meter deep gorge.
- •The accident, which occurred on Thursday night around 8 PM, resulted in 13 on-the-spot deaths and 34 serious injuries.
- •The bus was traveling from Purchaudi Municipality area when it lost control on a hilly road in Badgaon.
- •Rescue operations were initiated by Nepal administration and locals; injured admitted to Baitadi and Dadeldhura hospitals.
- •Investigation is underway, with a possible cause being a burst pressure pipe due to heavy load while ascending an incline.
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