Baitadi: One person has died while three others were injured in a road accident that took place in Baitadi on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as 54-year-old Chanchal Dayal of Pancheshwor Rural Municipality-5, according to Baitadi Police Spokesperson, Police Inspector Balram Pandey. Dayal succumbed to his injuries at the District Hospital in Chanchale.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the accident occurred when a jeep (BAC 5659), traveling to Giregada from Dehimandau, plunged 40 meters below the road. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle at a location known as Nanigad in Dasharathchand Municipality-11.
The injured include 52-year-old Laliram Koli of Pancheshwor, the jeep driver 35-year-old Rakesh Koli, and 30-year-old Kabita Pariyar of Dasharathchand Municipality-10. They are currently receiving treatment at the District Hospital.
The District Police Office, Baitadi, has stated that further investigation into the incident is underway.