65 missing as buses swept away by Nepal landslide
The Morning Standard|July 13, 2024
AT least seven Indian nationals are among over 60 people who are believed to be missing after two buses were swept away by a landslide and pushed into a swollen river in Nepal early Friday, officials said.
65 missing as buses swept away by Nepal landslide

The two buses that were carrying 65 passengers went missing in the Trishuli River in the landslides at Simaltal area along the Narayanghat-Mugling road in Chitwan district, Nepal's myRepublica news portal reported quoting officials.

Chief District Officer of Chitwan, Indradev Yadav, confirmed the incident.

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