Road accidents claim 239 lives in a month as speeding tops major cause
▸ Part of: Scooter Rider Dies in Makwanpur Bus Collision; Other Accidents Reported
Road traffic accidents across Nepal claimed 239 lives and injured thousands between mid-April and mid-May of fiscal year 2025/26, according to Nepal Police statistics. Motorcycles and scooters were involved in over 61% of crashes, with speeding identified as the primary cause. Despite intensified enforcement, traffic police collected over Rs. 118 million in fines.
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