Prithvi highway

Prithvi Highway is a mountain highway in Nepal connecting Pokhara, a resort city, to Kathmandu, the nation's capital. It is a major transportation route in the country. The highway is newsworthy due to a recent tragic accident involving a packed bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The bus drove off the highway, resulting in the deaths of at least 17-19 people, including a British national, and injuries to approximately 24-25 others. One Chinese national is missing, and another is hospitalized. This incident highlights the potential dangers of traveling on mountain highways, particularly with packed vehicles, and raises concerns about road safety measures in the region. The accident underscores the highway's significance as a vital, yet potentially hazardous, transportation artery.