As many as eight persons sustained injuries when a tripper hit a school bus at Bhumesthan-9, Khayerghari of Dhading on Thursday.

The tripper (Na 6 Kha 2695) en route to Baireni from Kathmandu hit the school bus (Ba 4 Kha 1289) of Success Academy based in Galchhichowk at Baireni. Some eight persons including a driver were injured in the accident, said Baireni police.

Five among the injured are undergoing treatment at Galchhi Hospital, said Purswottam Thapa, a local.

Three other students are being taken to Kathmandu for further treatment. Police impounded the tripper.

Nearly a month ago, another school bus had met accident in Naubise injuring 14 students. RSS