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5 killed, 16 injured and 23 missing after bus plunges into Trishuli river in Nepal

According to reports, the bus heading towards Kathmandu from Sarlahi district fell into the river killing three persons and injuring 16 others, at Salanghat along the Prithivi Highway, at around 3:30 am today.

Image Source : PTI / REPRESENTATIVE4 killed, 16 injured and 23 missing after bus plunges into Trishuli river in Nepal

India TV News Desk KathmanduAugust 09, 2019 12:19 IST

At least five persons died and 16 others sustained injuries while 23 others went missing after the bus they were travelling on plunged into Trishuli River in Dhading district on Friday morning.

Meanwhile search and rescue operation is underway to find the missing.

Reportedly, the injured are undergoing treatment at Gajuri Primary Health Center and Community Hospital Malekhu.

The deceased have been identified as Raj Narayan Rauniyar, his wife Shova Rauniyar, and Saurabh Rauniyar, all residents of Sarlahi district.

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