14 passengers die when bus plunges into Trishuli

At least 14 people died in a road accident last night at Khaharey area along the Narayangadh-Mugling highway.

Another 28 people were injured when the bus skidded off the road and plunged into the Trishuli River. 21 injured are undergoing treatment at the Bharatpur hospital while seven have been sent to Bharatpur Medical College for treatment.

Rescue operation is underway while the deceased and yet to identified. The deceased include two women and three children.

The incident took place at around 12 midnight. Continued rain in the area has put obstacles in rescue works. It is feared that a number of passengers have drowned and are missing. nepalnews.com ia July 19 08