Mock Drill Simulates Response to Major Bus Collision in Bhaktapur

Bhaktapur. Two public buses suddenly collided with each other today on the main road at Sallaghari Chowk, Bhaktapur Municipality-1. The accident resulted in the death of two people at the scene and left 19 injured.

A team from the Nepal Red Cross Society began providing first aid to the injured on the road. Teams from RNA-16, the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force, active in disaster rescue, immediately rescued the injured. The injured were transported to Bhaktapur District Hospital via four ambulances from the district. Doctors and nurses in the hospital's emergency room immediately showed proactiveness in treatment.

This scene was part of a mock drill simulating an emergency accident organized here today. Here, Bhaktapur Hospital, in collaboration with the District Administration Office, Ransher Battalion Suryavinayak, District Police Range Bhaktapur, and Armed Police Force Nepal No. 22 Battalion Duwakot, conducted a mock exercise on preparedness for rescue and treatment during a disaster following an accident.

Chief District Officer Umesh Kumar Dhakal stated that the road emergency drill covered preparations ranging from rescue and first aid at the incident site to treating the injured arriving at the hospital, crowd control, and subsequent treatment. He added that this would contribute to providing smoother services in future potential disasters.

Hospital Director Dr. Surendra Bhatta said that the drill was conducted to send a message that the hospital is ready for treatment in any disaster, and it would inspire smoother operations in the face of potential risks from road emergencies.

Dr. Kripa Maharjan from Patan Academy of Health Sciences stated that the exercise conducted today from the road to the hospital was very fruitful and proved the capability to face challenges from future disasters.

Police Inspector Chandra Bahadur Thapa, working at the National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority, stated that today's drill provided practical skills training to security personnel, rescuers, and hospital staff on how to conduct rescue and treatment during a disaster.