Over 10 dead as bus plunges into Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap
Summary
At least 12 people died when a passenger bus plunged into the Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap, with rescue operations ongoing amid challenging conditions.
Key Points
- At least 12 people were killed when a passenger bus plunged into the Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap district.
- The bus veered off the road at Masanetar in Manthali Municipality and fell approximately 50 metres into the river.
- Eight people were injured including the bus driver; several are being treated at Dhulikhel Hospital.
- Rescue operations involved teams from Ramechhap District Police, Armed Police Force Battalion, and Disaster Management Division with a diving team conducting searches.