18 Killed After Bus Travelling From Pokhara To Kathmandu Plunges Into Trishuli River In Nepal

Nepal Bus Accident: Around 18 people lost their lives when a passenger bus coming from Pokhara to Kathmandu, fell into the Trishuli river near Gajuri in the Dhading district of Nepal early morning on Monday

Besides this approx twenty five passengers were injured in the accident. The bus reportedly coming from Pokhara plunged into Trishuli river when it reached Chinadhara, a place near Charaundi which is in ward 3 of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality along the Prithvi Highway, about 90 km west of Kathmandu at 1:30 am, The Hindu reported citing Armed Police Force.

As per ANI reports, Rajkumar Thakuri, who heads the Highway Rescue Management Committee, said 25 injured passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment. The bus was carrying over 35 people at the time of the incident.