THT Online
KATHMANDU: At least 30-40 persons went missing, when a passenger bus plunged into the Bhotekoshi River at Gati VDC-9, Sindhupalchowk on Monday at 10am.
It is reported that the bus was en route from Tatopani to Barabise when the incident occurred.
Police personnel have been deployed for rescue operations at the accident site after the incident.
The identities of the passengers have not been ascertained yet.
Meanwhile four bodies have been found and two of the passengers were reportedly able to swim to safety.
The injured have been identified as Govinda Chalise, a local resident of Sindhupalchowk district and Dhak Prasad Dahal, a local resident of Suli VDC 9 of Dolakha district. They are undergoing treatment at a primary health centre of Barabise.
It is also reported that the driver, bus assistant and another passenger were in contact with the rescue operation team.
Details to follow…
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