KATHMANDU: A devastating bus accident in Dharawati, Tripura Sundari Rural Municipality-5, Sindhupalchok district, has resulted in the loss of three lives and left 52 others injured.

The accident, involving bus Ba 4 Kha 5616 traveling from Dolakha to Sindhupalchok, occurred at 7:20 am this morning.

Authorities from the District Police Office have reported that the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed.

Meanwhile, injured passengers are receiving treatment at local hospitals.