Fatal Crash on East–West Highway in Punakha
The vehicle is reported to have plunged roughly 100 metres down a hillside. Three occupants were inside, including the driver and his wife. Both survived the fall and were taken to a hospital, where their condition is said to be stable.
The trio had been travelling from Gelephu toward Thimphu when the incident happened. Early indications point to the driver losing control, possibly after being distracted by cattle on the road.
The deceased has been handed over to family members, and authorities are continuing to examine the cause of the crash.
