14 killed in Dhading bus mishap

At least 14 people have died in a passenger bus accident in Bhumesthan, Dhading district Friday morning leaving three dozen more injured.

The passenger bus with number place Na 1 Kh 3554, heading towards Kathmandu from Birgunj, met with the accident at around 5 o'clock in the morning. The bus skidded of the road and plunged 200 m down into a rivulet.

Most of the injured have been brought to Bir Hospital in Kathmandu for treatment. The cause of the accident has not yet been ascertained. nepalnews.com ia Sep 19 08