Eleven people were injured in a crash involving a truck, passenger bus, and microbus on the Prithvi Highway in Dharapani, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality 4, Chitwan, on Tuesday morning at around 8:45 AM.
The accident occurred on the busy highway that connects Kathmandu with other regions of Nepal, involving a bus traveling from Sarlahi to Kathmandu, a truck from Kathmandu to Muglin, and a microbus from Butwal to Kathmandu.
A 66 member rescue team from the Armed Police Force Nepal’s Disaster Management Training School in Kurintar was dispatched to the scene.
Eleven Injured
The injured individuals were taken to local hospitals and the trauma center in Kurintar operated by the Armed Police Force. Officials have not yet released specific details about the injured parties.
Currently, the exact cause of the collision remains unclear.
66 Member Rescue Team Dispatched From Kurintar
A 66 member team was sent from the Armed Police Force Nepal’s Disaster Management Training School in Kurintar to assist the injured.
This highlights the significant emergency response to the crash.
Investigation Underway
The collision took place in Dharapani, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality 4, Chitwan. Although the involved vehicles and their routes are known, the reason for the collision is still under investigation.
More details regarding the injured, the condition of the vehicles, and the cause of the accident will be shared as officials gather additional information.
This incident underscores ongoing concerns about road safety on the Prithvi Highway, a vital route for passenger and goods transport in Nepal.
However, the cause of this specific collision has not yet been confirmed.