Nepal van plunges into river; 15 killed

KATMANDU — Authorities say 15 people were killed when a passenger van drove off a remote road and plunged into a river in western Nepal. It was at least the third road disaster in the country in a week. Police say the driver of the van lost control of the vehicle during heavy monsoon rainfall Sunday night. The van rolled 200 meters and plunged into the Dhadha River near Narpani village. Police say 15 bodies were found and that they’re investigating the accident. — AP