At least one person was killed while 40 others injured when a passenger bus met with an accident in Jaleshwor of Mahottari on Monday.
The District Police Office of Mahottari said the deceased is yet to be identified.
Police Inspector Rabindra Khanal informed that among the 40 injured, seven are critical and are receiving medical attention at the Janakpur Zonal Hospital, Janakpurdham.
The police suspect that high speed of the vehicle might be the cause of the accident.
Further details are yet to be ascertained.
