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Bus Accident – Major Road Accident in Nepal, 18 Killed as Passenger Bus Plunges into River

vipin kumar
By vipin kumar
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23 Feb 2026, 09:50 AM IST
Updated: 23 Feb 2026

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  • New Delhi: A horrific road accident occurred in Nepal, India's neighbouring country.
  • A bus carrying passengers plunged into a river, killing 18 people and injuring several others.
  • The condition of several of the injured is reported to be critical.
  • The accident occurred in Dhading district, where the bus wastravellingg from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Bus Accident
Bus Accident

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  • New Delhi: A horrific road accident occurred in Nepal, India's neighbouring country.

  • A bus carrying passengers plunged into a river, killing 18 people and injuring several others.

  • The condition of several of the injured is reported to be critical.

  • The accident occurred in Dhading district, where the bus wastravellingg from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

New Delhi: A horrific road accident occurred in Nepal, India’s neighbouring country. A bus carrying passengers plunged into a river, killing 18 people and injuring several others. The condition of several of the injured is reported to be critical. The accident occurred in Dhading district, where the bus wastravellingg from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Two foreign nationals, a woman and a man, were among the deceased. However, no official information has yet been released regarding their nationality. According to The Kathmandu Post, Nepal Police recovered 17 bodies, but a seriously injured person has since succumbed to their injuries, bringing the death toll to 18. The remaining injured have been hospitalised and are undergoing treatment.

The cause of the accident has not been revealed.

According to Nepali media reports, the bus carrying passengers was travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu. But at 1:15 a.m., the bus lost control and plunged into the Trishuli River. The bus was passing through the Benighat Rorank area of ​​Dhading district. Official information regarding the cause of the accident has not yet been released.

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Vipin Kumar is an experienced journalist with 8 years in the media industry, having worked with prominent news platforms including Dainik Jagran and News24. Currently serving at Timesbull.com for almost four years, dedicated to delivering truthful, transparent, and people-centric news that informs and empowers readers. Committed to transparent, ethical, and accurate journalism.

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