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| 2014 Jajarkot bus accident | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 24 November 2014 |
| Location | Jajarkot District |
| Country | Nepal |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 47 |
On 24 November 2014, it was reported that a bus accident had killed 47 passengers at Jajarkot District, Nepal. [1] [2] In the accident, the bus crashed into the Bheri River. The accident occurred on Thursday, November 18, but it took days for the wreckage to be recovered from the river. [3] [4] [5] [6]
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