18 Indian pilgrims killed, 53 injured in Nepal bus accident
Kathmandu: At least 18 Indian pilgrims were killed and 53 others injured when an overloaded bus carrying them veered off a mountain road and rolled about 100 meters before plunging into a river in western
There were altogether 74 passengers and all except three people—the bus driver, his helper and a lady—were Indian nationals who were returning from a famous Hindu pilgrimage in Swargadwari, Purumbang said.
Fifteen people died on the spot and three breathed their last while undergoing treatment at a local hospital, he said.