Ramechhap, Feb 10: At least 12 people were killed in a bus accident near Manthali of Ramechhap today.
Similarly, eight others including the bus driver were injured in the same accident, said Deputy Superintendent of Police of Ramechhap, Bhola Bhatta.
The accident took place when the bus (Province 01-01-005 Kha 9975) belonging to Araniko Transport heading towards Okhaldhunga from Kathmandu plunged into Tamakoshi River at Masantar of Manthali municipality.
Passengers were rescued from the bus and have been taken to different hospitals for treatment, said Bhatta.(RSS)