A person died and seven others were injured in a bus accident at Byas Municipality-14 in Tanahun district on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Dan Bahadur Thakuri, 50, of Devghat Rural Municipality-2.

The incident took place when the bus (Ga 1 Kha 3701) heading towards Damauli from Saranghat of Tanahun fell some 20 meters down the road.

Of the injured, Chudamani Gharti, 16, and Nar Bahadur Roka, 30 of Tribeni Rural Municipality-5 of Salyan district and Dilmaya Ale, 25, of Shukla Gandaki Municipality-10 are said to be in critical condition.

They have been referred to Pokhara-based Manipal Hospital from Damauli Hospital for further treatment.

Others are receiving treatment at the Damauli Hospital. Police have arrested the bus driver and started investigation into the case. RSS