Passenger bus falls into pond in Bihar

Patna: A 50-seater bus fell into a deep pond in Bihar`s Madhubani district on Monday, officials said.

The accident took place near Basakha Chowk in Benapatti area, about 250 km from here.

Officials said none of the passengers have been found and the bus too had not been pulled out of the water.

The bus was on its way to Sitamarhi from Madhubani. The administration has started search and rescue operations.