Death toll in Nepal bus accident rises to 16

Kathmandu (Nepal), Nov 04 (ANI): Toll in the bus accident in Nepal's Sindhupalchowk district on Sunday rose to 16 after more bodies were recovered during the search and rescue operations. The incident occurred at around 1 pm (local time) when the bus, en route to Kathmandu from Maga Deurali area of Dolakha village, skidded off Araniko highway and plunged into the Sunkoshi river. Several people were injured in the incident and were rushed to Sadabahar Hospital and Primary Health Care Centre in Dolalghat village for treatment. The bus was carrying 34 passengers at the time of the incident. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.