KATHMANDU: Eight people have died in various road accidents across Nepal over the past 24 hours, according to police reports. The incidents also left 147 individuals injured.
Fatalities were recorded in Sarlahi, Saptari, Pyuthan, Jhapa, Parsa, Bara, and Mahottari districts. Authorities confirmed that these deaths occurred during separate traffic incidents within the last day.
Regional data released by the police show varying numbers of injuries across the country. Koshi Province reported the highest number of casualties with 47 people injured. Lumbini Province recorded 28 injuries, while Madhesh Province saw 27 people hurt. In Sudurpashchim Province, 19 individuals sustained injuries.
Other regions also reported casualties, with 8 people injured in Karnali Province, 5 in Gandaki Province, and 4 in the remaining districts of Bagmati Province. Additionally, 9 people were reported injured within the Kathmandu Valley.
