The accident took place due to brake failure of a microbus (Dha 1 Kha 290) heading towards Beni from Darbang, according to the District Police Office. 

Out of the injured, 12 are undergoing treatment at District Hospital, Beni, and the remaining one has been sent to Pokhara for further treatment.

Lal Kumari Khareja of Shalija-3, Rita Thapa of Barngja-7, Sukmaya Jukjali of Darbang-3, Yamsara Budha of Arman-2 and Bhabana Pun were among the injured, said police.

Yamsara has been sent to Pokhara for further treatment, added police.Police have arrested the driver and investigation into the case was underway, it is learnt.