The river was swollen by monsoon rainfall, making it difficult for police and soldiers to reach the wreckage and victims inside. At least four people were rescued, chief government administrator Bhanu Bhakta Pokhrel said.
Police were investigating the cause of the accident, Kharel said.
Traffic accidents are common in Nepal, where roads and vehicles are poorly maintained. Roads are also extremely slippery during the monsoon season.
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