Bus plunges into Trishuli; 12 injured, seven missing

A micro-bus coming towards Kathmandu from Rampur, Chitwan has plunged into Trishuli river in Ghoptebhir near Mugling minutes ago. Twelve persons have been rescued from the river in wounded condition, while at least seven are still missing in the river.

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