Kathmandu: A bus traveling from Kapilvastu to Kathmandu met with an accident on Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred near Ghatbesi in Gajuri Rural Municipality-5 along the Prithvi Highway. The mishap claimed the lives of at least 5 passengers, and 37 others sustained injuries, including the driver.

Authorities, with the help of security forces, are conducting search and rescue operations. The identification of the deceased has been revealed, and efforts are underway to locate 9 missing individuals. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.