The United Arab Emirates has formally expressed its profound sympathy and solidarity with the nation of Nepal following a catastrophic bus accident that claimed multiple lives in the mountainous Dading region. Through an official statement released by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the government, and the people of Nepal, while also extending wishes for a swift recovery to those injured in the tragedy.
The fatal incident occurred in the early hours of Monday when a passenger bus veered off a treacherous mountain road in western Nepal, plummeting an estimated 200 meters (650 feet). According to police reports cited by Reuters, the crash resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including three foreign nationals identified as citizens of Britain, China, and India. The vehicle was carrying 44 passengers at the time of the accident.
In addition to the fatalities, 25 people sustained injuries, among them a New Zealander and another Chinese national. The injured victims are currently receiving medical treatment at hospitals in the capital city of Kathmandu. The bus was reportedly en route to Kathmandu when the devastating plunge occurred, highlighting the ongoing challenges of road safety in Nepal’s difficult terrain.