#Accident #Nepal #Bus #Cyclist
In Janakpur, Nepal, a tragic incident occurred when a passenger bus collided with a cyclist, resulting in the death of an elderly man. The victim, identified as 70-year-old Rabindra Mandal from Sinurajoda in Lakshmipur Municipality Ward No. 1, tragically lost his life at the scene of the accident.
The incident took place on the Lakshmipur-Dhalkebar Highway, a 6-lane road section in Janakpur. The collision occurred around 7:15 pm when a bus traveling from Janakpur to Kathmandu hit the cyclist, Mandal. Barun Bahadur Singh, the spokesperson for the Dhanusha District Police Office, confirmed that the bus with registration number Ba 3 Kha 3441 was involved in the accident, leading to Mandal’s untimely demise.
Currently, the bus driver and the vehicle are under police control as investigations into the incident continue.
Opinion from Ramesh Khatri, a representative of Kansai Nepal News, expresses deep concern over road safety and urges authorities to enforce stricter regulations to prevent such tragic accidents in the future. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring the safety of all road users through enhanced awareness and adherence to traffic rules and regulations.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: March 23, 2025 12:01 am
