Kathmandu: Three persons died and nine others were injured when a tractor carrying mourners met with an accident at Dhabeni rivulet of Lamkichuha municipality in Kailali district today. The deceased have been identified as Dan Bahadur Saud, 64, Harka Saud, 34, and Shital Saud, 16, of Bardagoria rural municipality-4, according to Police Inspector at the Area Police Office, Lamki, Lokendra Bahadur Singh.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the accident occurred when the tractor (Sudurpaschim Province 01002 Ta 4951) was heading towards Chisapani from Bardagoria rural municipality-5. Locals and police personnel rescued the injured ones and sent them to Lamki-based Lal Ratna Hospital for treatment. Details of the incident are awaited.