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66 people believed missing after 2 buses swept by landslide on Nepal highway into swollen river

As many as 66 people are believed to be missing in Nepal after two passengers buses were swept by a landslide off the highway and into a swollen river. Rescuers were trying to locate the buses and and rescue passengers Friday but continuous rain was making their efforts difficult. A government administrator said the route leading to the area was also blocked in several places by landslides. The buses were swept away around 3 a.m. Friday. Additional rescuers and security forces have been sent to the area to help with rescue efforts. A landslide on the same highway knocked into a bus, killing the driver. It wasn't clear if there were other casualties.

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