Trishuli bus plunge: Death toll reaches 17 with 24 injured

Summary

At least 17 people died and 24 injured after a passenger bus plunged into the Trishuli River in Dhading. Rescue operations are ongoing with security agencies involved.

Key Points
  • At least 17 people have died in a bus accident in Dhading where the bus plunged into the Trishuli River.
  • 24 injured passengers were rescued and taken to various hospitals for treatment.
  • The bus was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu and plunged off the Prithvi Highway near Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-5, Bhainsigauda.
  • Rescue operations are being conducted by the Armed Police Force with divers and command led by DSP Sunil Giri.
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