Rukum Accident Update: Death toll climbs to eight, one critical
Summary
Eight people have died and ten others injured after a jeep accident occurred on the inner road at Lisne, Bafikot Rural Municipality-7, Rukum West. The jeep fell about 700 meters down the road, with overloading and narrow roads suspected as causes.
Key Points
- The death toll from the jeep accident in Rukum West has reached eight, including one who died during treatment.
- The accident occurred on the inner road at Lisne, Bafikot Rural Municipality-7 while the jeep was traveling from Khalanga to Syalakhadi.
- Seven people died at the scene and one later died at the District Hospital Salli.
- Ten people were injured, with nine receiving treatment locally and one referred to Nepalgunj for further care.
- The jeep fell approximately 700 meters from the road, with overloading and narrow roads suspected as causes.
