KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 22

At least even people have lost their lives in a road accident in Jurikhet of Bhimfedi Rural Municipality Ward No. 6, Makwanpur on Thursday.

Police Inspector Pratima Shrestha of the Area Police Office Bhimfedi informed that seven people were killed when a passenger bus (Ba3Ka 7858) heading to Hetauda from Kathmandu met with an accident, injuring 17 others, this afternoon.

Three women, two men and two children are among the deceased, who are yet to be ascertained, Shrestha added.

Of them, six died on the spot and one succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital for treatment.

It has been learnt that as many as 35 persons were on board the bus, further investigation into the case is underway, police said.