Arghakhanchi, November 6
Sixteen people were injured when a bus met with an accident in Shitganga Municipality of Arghakhanchi district.
The bus, with registration number Lu 2 Kha 372, crashed at Bhuvanpata in Shitganga Municipality-2, injuring 16 passengers on board.
According to Police Inspector Jeevan Lamichhane, acting chief of the District Police Office, Arghakhanchi, the accident occurred after the bus suffered brake failure. Six of the injured are in serious condition, while the others have sustained moderate injuries.
Police said the bus had arrived from Sunwal carrying passengers to visit the Supa Deurali Temple. The accident occurred while it was returning after the pilgrimage.
After its brakes failed, the bus went out of control and hit a motorcycle, registered as Lu 91 Pa 2359, coming from the opposite direction.
Following the collision with the motorcycle, the bus crashed into a roadside embankment.
All the injured were given preliminary treatment at Thada Primary Health Centre before being referred to Bhairahawa Medical College in Bhairahawa for further treatment, Inspector Lamichhane said.
The District Police Office said further investigation into the incident was underway.
