At least 18 dead after bus carrying over 35 passengers plunges into Trishuli river in Nepal

KATHMANDU: Eighteen people have reportedly lost their lives after a bus travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu fell into the Trishuli river on Monday, as reported by The Kathmandu Post.

The vehicle fell into the river when it reached Chinadhara, a place near Charaundi, which is in ward 3 of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality around 1.15 am (local time). The District Traffic Police Office’s Chief Dhading Shishir Thapa said that the death toll touched 18.

Tragic accident in Bhainsegauda, Ward 5 of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality
A Prithvi Yatayat bus (Ga 1 Kha 1421) traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu fell onto the bank of the Trishuli River around 1 am.
So far 18 dead and 26 injured!
Heartfelt condolences to the families pic.twitter.com/Wv13SQGffJ

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Chair of the Highway Rescue Management Committee, Rajkumar Thakuri, said that the 25 injured passengers have been sent to the hospital for treatment. The bus was carrying more than 35 passengers.

Personnel from the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police and local residents are involved in the rescue operation, as per The Kathmandu Post. Authorities said the nighttime incident has made rescue efforts difficult. Further details are awaited. (ANI)