65 Feared Missing After Nepal Landslide Sweeps Buses into River

Around 65 people are reportedly missing after two buses were carried away by a landslide and pushed into the Trishuli River in Nepal. Rescue efforts are underway. The incident occurred along the Narayanghat-Mugling road in Chitwan district. Further details are awaited as officials, including Chief District Officer Indra Dev Yadav, confirm the event.

At least 65 people are believed to be missing after two buses were swept away by a landslide in Nepal and pushed into a swollen river on Friday, according to a media report.

The two buses carrying 65 passengers went missing in the Trishuli river in the landslides at Simaltal area along the Narayanghat-Mugling road in Chitwan district, myrepublica news portal reported quoting officials.

Chief District Officer of Chitwan, Indra Dev Yadav, confirmed the incident.

Yadav said that the rescue workers have started clearing the landslide debris.

He said further details of the accident are still awaited.

Expressing grief over the disappearance of the bus in the Trishuli River, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has issued directives for immediate search and rescue operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)