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Nepal: Witness Says Bridge Collapsed, Leaving Travelers Stranded in Mud for Ten Hours

About 90 Italian nationals are in the area, according to Italy’s Foreign Ministry. Some were stranded on the route between Pokhara and Kathmandu, while checks are ongoing.

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What is happening

A witness said that a bridge they were about to cross no longer existed and that they remained stuck in mud for ten hours. The Foreign Ministry said there was no indication of concern, but it is continuing to verify the situation.

Why is it on the Radar?

The situation has affected travel between Pokhara and Kathmandu and involves Italian nationals whose whereabouts and conditions are being checked.

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