KATHMANDU: Three people died after a jeep traveling from Kathmandu to Khotang plunged into the Sunkoshi river in Sindhuli on Oct. 17. According to Sunkoshi police, all three victims were women.
The vehicle, bearing registration number Ko 1 Ja 2976, fell approximately 200 meters from the road in Fikal Rural Municipality-6 at around 2:30 a.m.
The jeep was found partially submerged in the river. While the three deceased were found at the scene, their identities have yet to be confirmed. Police are also searching for three other individuals who remain missing following the accident.
Local resident Rakesh Pokharel stated that there were 10 people on board the vehicle, including the driver. Four injured passengers were rescued and sent to Sindhuli Hospital for treatment.
The survivors have been identified as 38-year-old Samjhana Rai and her 12-year-old daughter Shivani Rai from Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-3, Bamrang.
Also receiving treatment are 13-year-old Ankit Bishwakarma from Diktel and the driver, Ashish Bista from Okhaldhunga.
