Kathmandu, Aug 23: The death toll in a tragic bus accident in Tanahun, Nepal, has risen to 27, according to Shailendra Thapa, spokesperson for the Armed Police Force (APF). The accident occurred when a bus, with Indian registration number UP 53 FT 7623, veered off the Prithvi Highway and plunged approximately 150 meters into the Marsyangdi River on Friday morning.

Aanbukhaireni Hospital Chief, Dr. DB Kshetri, confirmed 26 deaths and released a list of the deceased. Among the victims are:

Sulva Baramvey (60, Female)
Bharti Jaudey (62, Female)
Sarala Taide (62, Female)
Co-driver (Unidentified, Male)
Anup Saraudey (22, Male)
Bijaya Jaudey (65, Female)
Sarala Raney (45, Female)
Pari Bhoramde (8, Female)
Pankaj Bangale (45, Female)
Sandi P Saraudey (45, Male)
Nilima Dhandey (57, Female)
Tulsiram Taidey (62, Male)
Ganesh Borambey (40, Male)
Palvi Saraudi (43, Female)
Dhandey (Full name unidentified, Female)
Anita Patil (Age unidentified, Female)
Bijaya Jaudey (50, Female)
Roheyni Jaudey (51, Female)
Sulav Bharamvey (60, Male)
Subash Radey (45, Male)
Prakash Kodi (50, Male)
Driver (Unidentified, Male)
Lina Borambey (35, Female)
Sadakar Jaudey (60, Male)
Authorities are continuing rescue and recovery operations at the scene.