POKHARA: Twenty-two people were injured in an accident in Pokhara Metropolitan City-22, Kaski, on Wednesday afternoon.

The accident occurred when a bus (registration number Ga 1 Kha 3886) overturned on the road while returning to Pokhara from the World Peace Stupa.

Among the injured, four are reported to be in critical condition, according to the police.The injured were immediately rescued and taken to Gandaki Medical College in Pokhara for treatment. Most of the passengers on the bus were Indian tourists.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Hari Bahadur Basnet from the District Police Office, Kaski, confirmed that 22 people were injured, with four in serious condition.

He added that the remaining four passengers are safe.