Arghakhachi, Aug 29: At least 11 persons died and six others got injures after a Pyuthan-bound jeep met an accident at Posapata at Hansapur VDC of Arghakhachi district Sunday noon.
Nine passengers died on the spot while two breathed their last on the way to hospital. The jeep (Ga 1 Ja 4878) that had left Sandhikharha of Arghakhachi fell off some 700 metres down from the road, according to Surendra Poudel, Chief District Officer, Arghakhachi.
The reason behind the accident was not known yet. Police have held jeep driver Uttam Shrestha of Gulmi for further investigation into the incident.
The deceased have been identified as Kamala Poudel, 36, of Dharapani-6, Arghkhachi, Chet Bahadur Thapa of Hansapur-1, Hum Bahadur Gham of Hansapur-2, Ram Bahadur Gharti and Min Bahadur KC of Hansapur-5, Narayan Rana, owner of the jeep, of Kimdada and Sita Nepali of Sandhi Kharka-2 of the same district.
Similarly, other identified victims include Sip Bahadur Kumal of Purkot Daha in Gulmi, Bhesh Bahadur Thapa, Buddhiram Pariyar and Shova Singh of Bangemarotha of the same district, according to police.
Of the six injured, four were sent to Butwal for further treatment while the remaining are receiving treatment at the District Hospital at Sandhikharka. Three of the injured were reported critical.
Naya Shakti expresses sorrow over Arghakachi jeep accident
Meanwhile, Naya Shakti on Sunday expressed its deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the jeep accident occurred at Posapata at Hansapur VDC of Arghakhachi district.
Eleven people were killed and six persons were hurt in the incident that took place Sunday noon.
Naya Shakti has extended heartfelt condolences to the members of the grief-stricken families of those killed and wished speedy recovery to the injured ones, a press statement issued by the Party’s spokesperson Khimlal Devkota on Sunday.
The youngest political party has also demanded immediate rescue of the passengers of the ill-fated jeep and urged the government to ensure medical treatment to the injured ones. RSS
२५ कार्तिक २०८३, बुधबार
प्रतिक्रिया