Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete February 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM

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A bus crash in Nepal's Dhading district killed 19 people, including a 24-year-old British man. The bus, carrying 44 people including tourists, was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu on Monday morning when it lost control and fell 200 meters into the Trishuli river. Twenty-five people were injured, including a Chinese national and a New Zealander, and have been taken to hospitals in Kathmandu. Police have identified nine of the deceased and are investigating the cause of the accident. Road accidents are common in Nepal due to factors like poor road maintenance and mountainous terrain.

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Nepal

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