School bus crash in Pokhara kills three and injures fourteen
A school bus carrying 22 students fell down a steep slope near Majhathana in Pokhara, killing two pupils and a staff member while injuring 14 others.
The vehicle, registered as Ga 2 Kha 1417 and operated by Kalika Boarding School, plunged an estimated 150-200 metres near the Bijaypur Army barracks. Deputy Inspector General Dipendra GC of Gandaki Province confirmed that two students and a member of the bus crew died. Rescue teams worked to extract the injured and transport them to hospitals, while the remaining passengers were taken to safety.
Why it matters
The accident underscores the need for stricter safety standards for school transportation in Nepal.
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