New Delhi: The tragic incident took place after an Indian passenger bus with 40 people onboard plunged into the Marsyangdi river in Nepal’s Tanahun district, Nepal Police said.
“The bus bearing number plate UP FT 7623 plunged into the river and is lying on the bank of the river,” DSP Deepkumar Raya from the District Police Office Tanahun said, ANI reported.
#WATCH | Nepal | An Indian passenger bus with 40 people onboard has plunged into the Marsyangdi river in Tanahun district, confirms Nepal Police.
“The bus bearing number plate UP FT 7623 plunged into the river and is lying on the bank of the river,” DSP Deepkumar Raya from the… pic.twitter.com/P8XwIA27qJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2024
The bus was en route to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Further details awaited, the official said.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner said, “Regarding the Nepal incident We are establishing contact to find out if any person from Uttar Pradesh was on the bus.”
This is a developing story
