Pokhara, October 9, 2026 — A school bus belonging to Kalika Boarding School crashed in Okhle, Pokhara Metropolitan City-28, on Tuesday, prompting rescue operations that have so far brought 18 people to safety.
The bus was transporting students from Majhthana when it veered off the road and sustained significant damage.
Kaski Police information officer Birendra Paswan confirmed that 18 people had been rescued. Of them, 16 had been taken to hospitals, while two others were being transported for treatment.
The injured students were taken to various medical facilities, including Western Regional Hospital.
Local residents and police personnel are continuing rescue operations at the accident site. Police are also gathering further information about the incident.
