Three killed in bus mishap

Three persons were killed including the principal of a school when a bus carrying students and teachers returning from a picnic in Kakani met with an accident near Okharpauwa on Saturday evening.

The bus carrying 77 students of Secret Heart Academy of Swayambhu fell down the road injuring 57 students. Some of them are said to be in serious condition.

Principal Sushila Shakya, teacher Pramila Rai and a student Mohan Lungeli died in the accident, according to police.

Police suspect that the driver, who is still absconding, was driving under the influence of alcohol. nepalnews.com sd Jan 06 08