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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