The death toll from a bus coming from Pokhara to Kathmandu fell into the Trishuli river has reached 18. 25 people have been injured.

The bus (number Ga2Kha 1421) fell into the Trishuli river from Chinadhara near Charaudi in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading at around 1:15 am on Monday.  According to Shishir Thapa, Chief of the District Traffic Office, Dhading, the death toll in the incident has reached 18. .  The 25 injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment, informed Rajkumar Thakuri, Chairman of the Highway Rescue Management Committee. It is said that there were more than 35 passengers on the bus.

Rescue work is underway by the Nepal Army, Armed Forces, Nepal Police and locals. The incident took place at night, making the rescue work difficult.  Detailed details of the incident have not yet been received.