Eighteen people have reportedly lost their lives after a bus travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu fell into the Trishuli river on Monday.
The vehicle fell into the river when it reached Chinadhara, near Charaundi, around 1.15 am (local time).
The 25 injured passengers were sent to the hospital for treatment. The bus was carrying more than 35 passengers.
Personnel from the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police and local residents are involved in the rescue operation, as per The Kathmandu Post. Authorities said the nighttime incident has made rescue efforts difficult.
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