KAPILVASTU: At least 10 persons were injured when a bus they were travelling in met with an accident at Buichi of Kapilvastu on Monday.

According to the Area Police Office, Pipara, the incident occurred when the bus (Na 4 Kha 6772) heading towards Dang from Kathmandu hit an electric pole at around 10 pm yesterday.

Of the injured, Hari Narayan Chaudhary (70) of Lamahi is said to be in critical condition.

Police said that the injured have been taken to the B&B Hospital in Gwarko of Lalitpur for treatment.