At least four people were injured after a bus, en route to the Pathibhara Devi pilgrimage in Taplejung, met with an accident in Phidim on Tuesday.

The incident occurred after the bus, parked in Muskan Chowk of Phidim-2, suddenly moved in reverse, said police.

The bus, with 33 pilgrims on board, including the driver, moved five metres back while it was parked at an eatery.

According to Police Inspector Diwas Kunwar, none of the injured have sustained serious injuries.