Seven dead, 33 injured in horrific highway collision near Ayer Keroh

KATHMANDU: A collision late Monday night near Ayer Keroh Rest and Service on the northbound North-South Expressway resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and left 33 others injured.

Local reports indicate the crash involved a tour bus with 27 passengers, a trailer, and a Toyota MPV.

The victims included three men, three women, and a baby girl, as confirmed by local police.

The accident caused severe traffic congestion, stretching over 10 kilometers in both directions along the highway.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and are continuing efforts to manage the situation.