RAMECHHAP: At least four persons died in a bus accident near Manthali of Ramechhap district today.

Deputy Superintendent of Police of Ramechhap, Bhola Bhatta, shared that six people including bus driver were injured in the accident.

The accident took place when a bus belonging to Araniko Transport heading towards Okhaldhunga from Kathmandu plunged into Tamakoshi river at Masantar of Manthali municipality-6 in Ramechhap.

Some of the injured persons have been rescued and taken to nearby hospital for treatment. Problem has surfaced to carry out rescue operation as the bus has been plunged into the river, added Bhatta.

Details of the accident are awaited.