A jeep accident that occurred this morning in Madaha, Sigas Municipality-1, Baitadi, has resulted in the death of two individuals.
The deceased have been identified as 14-year-old Jayanti Dhami and 19-year-old Parbati Dhami, both from Irana, Sigas Municipality-1, according to Police Inspector Balaram Pandey at the District Police Office.
Both individuals, who were critically injured in the accident, succumbed to their injuries during treatment at Dadeldhura Hospital.
According to Police Inspector Pandey, the jeep with registration number Su Pa Pra 01 001 Cha 4028 fell off the road and plunged about 500 meters, causing the accident.
In the accident, four other individuals from Sigas, including 40-year-old Tulsi Dhami, 16-year-old Neera Dhami, 18-year-old Kamala Dhami, and 14-year-old Bhagarathi Dhami, were injured. They are being treated at Dadeldhura Hospital. The jeep’s driver is currently on the run, and a search for him is underway, said Police Inspector Pandey.