Biratnagar-A pilgrimage trip ended in tragedy on Monday morning when a winger vehicle carrying devotees back from the sacred site of Halesi crashed in Khotang district.
The vehicle, hired from Siraha, veered off the road and tumbled nearly 150 meters down a hillside in Halesi Tuwachung Municipality-1.According to police, 18 people were injured in the accident. While most of them – 16 in total – sustained minor injuries, two passengers are reported to be in serious condition and are receiving medical attention. Locals and rescue teams rushed to the scene to help the injured. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation.The group had just completed a religious journey to Halesi, a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Kirats. What was meant to be a spiritual and uplifting trip turned into a heartbreaking incident for the pilgrims and their families.
Authorities are expected to provide more details as the investigation continues.
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