13 killed, dozens injured in bus accident in Nepal 

At least 13 people were killed and dozens of others sustained injuries following a bus accident in Sindhupalchowk district on Sunday, reported news agency ANI.

The accident occured in the morning when the bus skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge along the Dolakha Khadichaur-Jiri road section.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained.

The bus was ferrying the pilgrims back from Kalinchowk Temple.

The casualties are likely to increase, informed police.