5 killed in road accident in Garuda of Rautahat

Rautahat: Five people have died in a road accident that took place at Garuda of Rautahat on Tuesday. Three others were injured in the incident.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Shriram Bhandari said two of the deceased had been identified as Musafir Ansari and Sheikh Chhotu of Gadhimai Municipality-4 in the district. Bhandari said the identity of the remaining three was still not confirmed.

The police said they died on the spot and the other three died while undergoing treatment at the local health post.

The deceased were travelling in a jeep with an Indian registration number when the accident occurred.

It is said they were heading for a marriage ceremony towards Chandranigahapur from the district headquarters Gaur.