KATHMANDU: On Tuesday night, a devastating bus accident in Dadeldhura district killed four persons and injured twelve others. The bus was driving from Mahendranagar to Purchaudi in Baitadi when it crashed in Khasrekhan, Amargadhi Municipality's Ward 7.

According to Police Inspector Upendra Bahadur Bam of the Dadeldhura District Police Office, the fatalities included two ladies, a male, and a child who died on the spot. Jayamati Bohara (45), Kamala Bohara (20), her infant son, and Sahadev Bohara (22), all of Purchaudi Municipality-3 in Baitadi, were killed.

Birendra Bohara, the bus driver, was taken to Dhangadhi for medical attention after suffering serious injuries. Dadeldhura Hospital is caring for the other injured travelers.

Initial inquiries indicate that the driver may have dozed off while operating a motor vehicle, which is why the tragedy happened. The cause of the collision is still being looked into by authorities.