18 dead as bus plunges into river in Nepal

At least 18 people have died after a bus travelling from Pokhara to Kathmandu plunged into the Trishuli river in Nepal’s Dhading district early Monday.

The bus was carrying more than 35 passengers, according to The Kathmandu Post.

Injured passengers are being treated at a hospital.

Personnel from the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police and local residents were involved in the rescue operation.