JAJARKOT: Five individuals lost their lives in a jeep accident while traveling from ward 5, Kalimati, to Nalgad Municipality-3. The incident involved a Bolero jeep, which met with a fatal accident en route to its destination.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the deceased have been identified as Indrajit Thapa, 32, who was the driver, Shila Pun, 65, Sharda Thapa, 33, Laxmi Pun Roka, 18, and her son Alochan Roka, all residents of Nalgad Municipality-3. Local authorities, including Inspector Arjun Timilsina from the District Police Office, have confirmed the identities of the victims.
In addition to the fatalities, one individual sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, as officials work to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.