Two buses plunge into Trishuli river, over 60 people missing

KATHMANDU: Over 60 persons have gone missing after a landslide swept away two commuter buses into the Trishuli river on Friday.

The incident occurred at Simaltal area along the Narayanghat-Mugling road section in Chitwan district, officials confirmed.

Chief District Officer of Chitwan, Indra Dev Yadav, confirmed that two vehicles fell into the river at 3:30 this morning.

According to Yadav, a bus of Ganapati Deluxe heading to Gaur of Rautahat from Kathmandu was carrying 41 persons and the next bus on its way to Kathmandu from Birgunj had 24 persons on board.

The Chief District Officer, who is on the site, said that the rescue workers have started clearing the debris.

Yadav said details of the accident are awaited.