Arghakhanchi, March 26 -- Three people died and seven others were injured in a bus accident at Bhuwanpata of Shitganga Municipality-2, Arghakhanchi, on Wednesday. Two women and a man died on the spot, said police.

Police Inspector Bishnu Prasad Poudel confirmed the deaths.

The bus was travelling from Arghakhanchi to Bardaghat of Nawalparasi before it veered off the road and plunged approximately 200 metres down a slope in Bhuwanpata.

Seven injured passengers were initially treated at a primary health centre in Thada and later referred to hospitals in Butwal for further care.

Police are investigating for further details.

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