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Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

Summary

A bus crash in Nepal resulted in the deaths of 19 people, including a 24-year-old British man. The bus was carrying 44 passengers from Pokhara to Kathmandu when it veered off the road and fell onto the bank of the Trishuli river. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

Key Facts

  • A bus crash in Nepal killed 19 people, including a British tourist.
  • The accident happened when the bus lost control and fell 200 meters.
  • The bus was traveling from Pokhara, a tourist destination, to Kathmandu.
  • There were 44 people on the bus; 25 of them were injured.
  • Among the injured are people from China and New Zealand.
  • Authorities are looking into what caused the crash.
  • All injured passengers have been taken to hospitals in Kathmandu.
  • Nepal has frequent road accidents due to poor road conditions and narrow paths.

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