POKHARA: At least 13 passengers were injured when a bus met with an accident at Shivalaya Chok of Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City on Tuesday.

According to police, the bus (Ga 1 Kha 3122) travelling from Kristinanchne Chaur fell around 130 meters down the road when the incident occurred.

According to an eye witness, Sabin Poudel, the accident took place while the bus was taking a turn at Shivalaya Chok.

Locals along with police rescued the passengers and rushed the injured to a hospital.

Among the injured, five are admitted to Manipal Teaching Hospital while others returned home after minor treatment.

The bus driver and the helper were also critically injured in the accident.