Tragic Nepal Truck Accident Claims Five Lives

A truck accident in Sunsari district, Nepal, led to the death of five individuals and injured three others when the vehicle overturned due to loss of control by the driver. The injured victims have been hospitalized in Biratnagar.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kathmandu | Updated: 15-01-2026 19:48 IST | Created: 15-01-2026 19:48 IST
Tragic Nepal Truck Accident Claims Five Lives
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A fatal accident in Nepal's Sunsari district resulted in five deaths and left three others injured after a truck carrying marble overturned. The vehicle was traveling from Biratnagar to Rajbiraj when the driver lost control, causing the tragic incident in Sonyahi area of Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality.

Local police confirmed the accident's location and noted that efforts are underway to determine the cause of the driver's loss of control. The affected individuals were promptly taken to Birat Teaching Hospital in Biratnagar, where they are receiving medical care.

The incident underscores the challenges of road safety and vehicle management in rural parts of Nepal, drawing attention to the need for improved driver training and infrastructure maintenance.

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