SINDHUPALCHOWK, NOVEMBER 10

A person died while five others sustained injuries after the bus they were travelling on lost control in Helambu of Sindhupalchowk, today.

The deceased has been identified as Pasang Tamang (55) of Palchowk, Helambu-3 from Sindhupalchowk district, according to the Area Police Office, Helambu.

According to police, the incident occurred when the bus (Ba 4 Kha 5815), en route to Kathmandu from Helambu, lost control at Ichowk of Helambu.

Locals Pasang Dorje, Sajan Tamang and Jangbu Tamang, Anuj Tamang of Helambu-6 and Ayush Pandit of Helambu-7 were injured in the incident, informed Sub Inspector Sunil Thapa. All of them are undergoing treatment at Dhulikhel Hospital.

Police after the preliminary investigation determined that the accident occurred due to brake failure.

Meanwhile, the car has been detained by police for further investigation, according to police.