Two buses crashed into a river in Nepal, leaving more than 60 people missing

In Nepal, two buses carrying more than 60 people plunged into a river damaged by a landslide, and three survivors survived after swimming to safety.

The vehicle, carrying at least 65 people, was hijacked early Friday morning on the Narayanghat-Mugling highway near Simaltar, about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from west of the capital Kathmandu.

The three survivors, who reportedly jumped into the Trishuli river and swam ashore, were taken by residents to a nearby hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment, Khima Superintendent Nanada Bhusal said.

Authorities sent troops and police to search for the missing passengers, but heavy rains made rescue efforts difficult and many countries blocked roads to the region, according to reports. and Bussard. Police spokesman Dan Bahadur Karki said there were 41 people on the first bus from Kathmandu to Gol and 24 passengers on the second bus from Birganj to Kathmandu. It is expected that more people will board airplanes for the trip.

Many people have died in the Himalayan country since mid-June when heavy rains caused landslides and floods.

The bus hit a landslide on the highway, killing the driver. Boussard said it was unclear if there were other victims. Landslides swept through three houses and killed 10 people in Kaski district, 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of the capital, Khaki said.

 Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed his grief over the disaster in a social media post on Friday and ordered government agencies to carry out search and rescue operations.

The monsoon season, which begins in June and ends in September, brings heavy rains to Nepal, often causing landslides and covering most of the mountains.