One killed, nine injured in Panchthar jeep accident

Kathmandu, July 10

One person was killed on the spot and nine others were injured in a jeep accident in Panchthar district of eastern Nepal on Tuesday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Kailash Adhikari, a permanent resident of Chyangthapu-1 in the district.

The jeep (Me 1 Ja 2051) lost its control and fell some 300 metres down the road at Chaite Bheer of Yangbar Rural Municipality-3 in the district. As many as 10 persons were travelling on the vehicle.

According to Panchthar District Police Office, the injured have been rescued and rushed to a hospital.

Police have not yet revealed their health condition.

Investigators are looking into the case.

 

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