Kathmandu / Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has expressed his grief over the Dhading bus accident. 

At least eight people were killed and over a dozen others injured when a passenger bus skidded off the road and plunged into the Trishuli river at Gajuri Rural Municipality-2 in Dhading district today. The bus was going to Beni of Myagdi district from Kathmandu.

Offering his condolences, PM Dahal directed the effective rescue efforts.

"I offer my heartfelt condolences to the deceased, and the bereaved families and well-wishers. While wishing for speedy recovery to the injured, I direct the Home administration, security agencies and local administration to carry out effective rescue efforts."