KATHMANDU: At least nine persons were  injured in a bus accident in Bhardaha of Saptari district on Tuesday morning.

According to police, the incident occurred when the bus (Na 5 Kha 1677) heading towards Kakadbhitta from Pokhara collided with another bus in the area.

Police further said seriously injured are receiving treatment at Dharan and Biratnagar-based hospitals.