Rescuers recover first body after buses swept into river in Nepal

The incident took place at a swollen river near Simaltal, about 75 miles west of the capital Kathmandu (AP)

Nepali authorities say rescuers have recovered the first body from two buses carrying more than 50 people that were swept by a landslide into the Trishuli river.

Weather conditions improved on Saturday and searchers were able to cover more ground in the hunt for the missing buses and passengers after the incident 75 miles west of the capital.