DAMAULI: At least two people lost their lives and 17 others sustained injuries in a bus accident near Thanimai of Ghiring Rural Municipality-3 in Tanahun district, on Friday.

Tanahun District Police Office identified the deceased as Muna Thapa, 20, and Nani Maya Gurung, 42, of Ghiring Rural Municipality.

According to DPO Spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Leela Raj Lamichhane, among the deceased, Thapa died on the spot and Gurung breathed her last while undergoing treatment at Pokhara-based Fishtail Hospital today.

He further said, all the injured persons are receiving treatment at Manipal Teaching Hospital in Pokhara.

As many as 26 persons were on board the bus (Ga 1 Kha 6175) heading to Pokhara from Rampur of Palpa district before plunging 40 metres down the road, killing two and injuring 17 others this afternoon.

Police said the incident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle due to high uncontrollable speed on a rural road.

Meanwhile, further investigation is underway.