BAGLUNG: A jeep accident in Badigad, Baglung, has resulted in two fatalities and five injuries.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the jeep (Lu 3 Cha 5569), traveling from Badigad Rural Municipality-7 Bhimgithe to Badigad-10 Darling, overturned on an uphill road, according to local police.
The victims who lost their lives in the crash have been identified as Khadka Bahadur Kuwar, 75, from Cholang, Nisikhola Rural Municipality-7, and Juna Kandel, 35, from Dhorpatan Municipality-5.
Police Chief Superintendent Bijay Yadav confirmed that the jeep veered off the road and overturned.
The injured passengers include Tejakumari Budha, 63, Nimsara Budha, 50, Thamkumari Poudel, 52, and Sita Poudel, 30. The identity of one of the injured has not yet been revealed.
Tejakumari Budha is reported to be in critical condition, while the other injured are being treated at Burtibang Hospital for minor injuries.
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