Indian Pilgrims' Tragic Road Accident in Nepal: 27 Lives Lost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over a tragic road accident in Nepal, resulting in the death of at least 27 Indian pilgrims from Maharashtra. The bus, traveling from Gorakhpur to Kathmandu, veered off the highway into a river. The Indian Embassy is assisting those affected.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief at the tragic loss of lives, including at least 27 Indian pilgrims, in a road accident in Nepal.

At least 27 Indian pilgrims from Maharashtra, who were on a 10-day tour, were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and plunged into a fast-flowing river in central Nepal on Friday.

According to police, the bus from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh carrying 43 passengers, including the driver and two helpers, was en route to Kathmandu from Pokhara when the accident occurred at Aanboo Khaireni area along the Marsyangdi River in Tanahun district around noon.

Prime Minister Modi said on social media platform X, ''Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road mishap in Tanahun district, Nepal. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest. The Indian Embassy is providing all possible assistance to those affected.''

(With inputs from agencies.)