Child dies after eating wild mushrooms in Chitwan, two siblings critical

Summary

A six-year-old girl died after eating wild mushrooms in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan, while her two siblings remain critically ill and are being treated at Bharatpur Hospital.

Key Points
  • A six-year-old girl named Namuna Chepang died after consuming wild mushrooms in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality.
  • Two siblings, Sajan and Manita Chepang, are critically ill and receiving treatment at Bharatpur Hospital.
  • The children had eaten the mushrooms with their parents, who are also being monitored for symptoms in the hospital.
  • Local villagers and school officials helped rush the two critically ill children to the hospital after Namuna's death.
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