Kathmandu: Seven people died and 30 others were injured when a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli river in Nepal’s Dhading district on Wednesday.
The accident occurred when the Kathmandu-bound bus veered off the highway and fell into water, The Kathmandu Post reported. According to local police, rescue teams recovered five bodies and two people died during treatment.
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed grief over the death of people in the incident. The Prime Minister directed officials to ensure effective rescue operations and health treatment for the injured.
Bus driver Hariram Harijan has been taken into police custody for questioning. The common causes of accidents in the country are poor condition of roads and vehicles and overloading.
