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Nepal Bus Accident: 24 from Maharashtra's Jalgaon to Be Repatriated

Aug 24, 2024, 01:17 AM

A tragic bus accident in Pokhara, Nepal, resulted in the deaths of 24 individuals from Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, India. The accident involved a bus carrying 43 people, including the driver and conductor, which plunged into a ravine during the journey. The deceased were part of a group of migrants. The bodies of the 24 deceased will be repatriated to Maharashtra, with the Indian Air Force facilitating their return. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, has confirmed that the bodies will be brought back to Nashik on Saturday.