KATHMANDU: Two people died on the spot in a jeep accident in Rukum West on Sunday morning.
The vehicle, with registration number Lu 1 Cha 6029, was travelling from Kotgaun in Sanibheri rural municipality-6 towards the district headquarters, Khalanga, when it met with an accident at Dangdunge, on the border of wards 3 and 6.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bed Bahadur Poudel, chief of the District Police Office, Rukum West, confirmed that the driver and one woman were among the deceased.
Their identities have not yet been established. Local reports indicated that there were 11 passengers on board the jeep at the time of the incident.
Nine people, including jeep owner Bal Bahadur Pun, sustained injuries. Four of the injured are reported to be in critical condition. The Sanibheri rural municipality has written to the District Administration Office requesting a helicopter for the immediate rescue of the injured.
A police team led by DSP Poudel has reached the site to conduct rescue operations. Police stated that further details regarding the incident are currently awaited.
