Eight people were injured when a bus met with an accident at Birta Lampani in Khimti of Likhu Tamakoshi Rural Municipality-6, Ramechhap district on Friday. Among the injured is the bus driver.
The bus with registration plate number Ba 5 Kha 5624 and belonging to the Araniko Yatayat Pvt Ltd was heading towards Manthali from Gairi of the rural municipality when the accident occurred. The mishap occurred after the bus slipped in mud.
The condition of three among the injured is serious, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Pradip Kumar Singh, the Chief of the District Police Office, Ramechhap.
The injured passengers are being treated at the Primary Health Centre in Khimti and at the Manthali Hospital while those with serious injuries have been sent to Kathmandu for advanced medical treatment.
Police said the bus was carrying 25 people.
The District Police Office stated that the bus driver has been taken under control for further investigation.
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