Kathmandu, July 2 -- A passenger microbus operating along the Karnali Highway has fallen into the Karnali River in the Sangetada area of Dailekh district, officials said. Police have yet to confirm the cause of the crash, the number of passengers on board, and the extent of damage.

Preliminary information indicates that the Force microbus (Ka 02-001 Kha 1055), which was travelling from Surkhet towards Kalikot, plunged into the river.

A police team from the District Police Office, Dailekh, has been deployed to the incident site. Authorities said rescue operations are underway, while further details are yet to be confirmed.

Police said they are still collecting information on the cause of the crash, the number of passengers on board, and...