Three killed in Achham jeep accident

DHANGADHI: Three persons have lost their lives in a jeep accident in Bannigadhi Jayagadh Rural Municipality of Achham district.

The deceased have been identified as Ashok Pariyar and Kale Pariyar of Bannigadhi Jayagadh-4, and Lal Bohara of Baitadi, currently working as a driver in Achham, stated Achham Police. It has been learnt that Ashok Pariyar died on the spot while Kale Pariyar and Lal Bohara breathed their last during the course of treatment at Bayalpata Hospital in the district.

The incident occurred when the jeep (Se 1 Ja 995) en route to Jayagadh from Mujabagar fell about 500 metres below the road near Sukibaag along the Jayagadh-Majhethana road section in the district, on Wednesday evening, informed Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Janak Bahadur Shahi.

It has been learnt that three others, including the jeep driver, have sustained injuries in the accident. They are currently receiving treatment at Bayalpata Hospital.