New Delhi: A horrific road accident occurred in Nepal, India’s neighboring country. A bus carrying passengers plunged into a river, killing 18 people and injuring several others. The condition of several of the injured is reported to be critical. The accident occurred in Dhading district, where the bus was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Two foreign nationals, a woman and a man, were among the deceased. However, no official information has yet been released regarding their nationality. According to The Kathmandu Post, Nepal Police recovered 17 bodies, but a seriously injured person has since succumbed to their injuries, bringing the death toll to 18. The remaining injured have been hospitalized and are undergoing treatment.

The cause of the accident has not been revealed.

According to Nepali media reports, the bus carrying passengers was traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu. But at 1:15 am, the bus lost control and plunged into the Trishuli River. The bus was passing through the Benighat Rorank area of ​​Dhading district. Official information regarding the cause of the accident has not yet been released.