Taplejung: A person has died in a road accident that took place at Phaktanglung rural municipality-5 in Taplejung district today. The deceased has been identified as Saroj Shrestha, 25, of Phidim municipality-3 in Panchthar district.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the accident occurred when a jeep (Me 1 Cha 5193) heading towards Tapethok from Lelep fell some 300 meters off the road. Saroj Shrestha was driving the jeep at the time of the incident.
Similarly, the driver’s assistant, Saujan Shrestha of Phidim municipality, was injured in the accident. Deputy Superintendent of Police, Rabi Rawal, stated that Saujan has been sent to District Hospital, Taplejung for further treatment after receiving primary treatment.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident.