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Bus Crash in Nepal Kills at Least 19, Including British Citizen

Key Points
  • At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a bus crash in Nepal
  • The bus fell 200 meters into a river while traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu
  • A British citizen was among the deceased according to local police

At least 19 people have died and 25 others are receiving medical treatment following a bus crash in Nepal early Monday morning, according to reports from Swedish media outlets. The bus, which was traveling from Pokhara to the capital Kathmandu, veered off the road and fell approximately 200 meters into a river. Local police confirmed that 44 people were on board the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Among the deceased is a British citizen, according to statements from Nepalese police authorities. The incident occurred on February 23, 2026, with rescue and recovery operations underway following the devastating crash.

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