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A series of tragic road accidents have occurred in several districts of Nepal, including Kathmandu, Kapilvastu, Chitwan, Mahottari, Rupandehi, and Rautahat, resulting in multiple fatalities. In one incident in Kathmandu, a collision between a motorcycle and a truck led to the death of Suraj Khadka, a 34-year-old motorcycle rider. The severity of his injuries required treatment at Civil Hospital in Baneshwor, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
Another incident in Kapilvastu involved a collision between a bus with registration number Lu.2 Cha. 3288 and a motorcycle with registration number YU.55 KU.3317, resulting in the death of Asdullah Muslim, a 55-year-old motorcycle rider from India. He was also pronounced dead at the scene.
In Chitwan, an uncontrolled motorcycle with registration number Ba.Pr.003 Pa.2976 collided with a car with registration number Ba.Bi.8484, resulting in the death of Gam Bahadur Kunwar, a 55-year-old bus driver from Parsa Thori Gaunpalika-1. He was taken to Bharatpur Government Hospital for treatment but unfortunately did not survive.
In Mahottari, a pedestrian named Sanju Thakur, aged 50, was fatally injured in a collision involving a bus with registration number MP13 Pa.7733 on a road near Sinema Hall in Jaleshwar Nagarpalika-2. Despite receiving treatment at Janakpur Neuro Hospital, she tragically passed away.
Furthermore, in Rupandehi, a collision between a motorcycle with registration number Lu.30 Pa.5146 and a car with registration number Ba.Bi.8484 resulted in the death of Padam Kshetri, a 30-year-old motorcycle rider from Shukrauliya in the same Nagarpalika-14. He was rushed to Lumbini Regional Hospital for treatment but could not be saved.
Lastly, in Rautahat, a fatal accident involving a vehicle whose number and occupants remain unidentified led to the death of an estimated 35-year-old man in Chandrapur Nagarpalika-4. The victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chapur Primary Hospital, and authorities are currently searching for the absconding vehicle and driver.
**Opinion from Ramesh Khatri, Kansai Nepal News**: “The recent spate of road accidents resulting in multiple fatalities across various districts in Nepal is deeply concerning. It highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of road safety measures and increased public awareness to prevent such tragic incidents from reoccurring.”
This tragic series of accidents underscores the importance of enhancing road safety measures and promoting responsible driving practices to protect the lives of all road users in Nepal.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: May 18, 2025 12:02 am
