Kathmandu: In a shocking development, an Indian passenger bus carrying 40 passengers plunged into the Marsyangdi river in Nepal’s Tanahun district, according to police.’ The bus was reportedly en route to Kathmandu from Pokhara when it met with the road mishap, Tanahun DSP Deepkumar Raya told news agency ANI.
At least 14 people have been killed and 16 people have been rescued. The whereabouts of the remaining 10 people are unknown. “The bus bearing number plate UP FT 7623 plunged into the river and is lying on the bank of the river,” Raya confirmed. The mishap most likely occurred due to bad weather amid the ongoing monsoon session.
This is a developing story. More details awaited.