Two buses carrying passengers went missing in Trishuli River early this morning in the landslides at Simaltal area along the Narayanghat-Mugling road section in Chitwan district, officials confirmed. The buses were carrying a total of 65 passengers. Chief District Officer of Chitwan, Indra Dev Yadav, confirmed that two vehicles fell off the river at 3:30 this morning.
According to Nepal Police, a bus heading to Gaur of Rautahat from Kathmandu was carrying 41 persons and another bus on its way to Kathmandu from Birgunj had 24 persons on board, including 7 Indians travelling in it.
Nepal Armed police force has started carrying out rescue operations with the rescue workers working to clear the landslides. PM Dahal has tweeted directing government officials to take swift action.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
