Bus plunges off Nepal mountain highway: 17 dead, Chinese national missing

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 23, 2026 at 06:56 AM

Bus plunges off Nepal mountain highway: 17 dead, Chinese national missing

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A bus accident on the Prithvi highway in Nepal killed 17 people and injured 24 others early Monday. The bus, traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu, veered off the mountain road near Benighat and landed on the banks of the Trishuli River. One Chinese national is missing, and another is hospitalized, according to the Chinese embassy. Dozens of passengers were on board. Police are investigating the cause of the accident, which is common in Nepal due to poorly maintained roads and vehicles in the mountainous region. Rescuers arrived quickly to transport the injured to hospitals.

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