Three dead, 14 injured in Bajura jeep accident

July 24, Kathmandu: Three people died on the spot and 14 others were injured when a jeep met with an accident at Himali Rural Municipality in Bajura district this morning.

The deceased have been identified as Bija Rokaya, Juneli Rokaya and Bacha Rokaya from Kyudi village, according to the District Police Office, Bajura.

Police Inspector Dev Bahadur Chaudhari informed that the preliminary investigation of the police ascertained that the accident took place when a jeep lost control.

The jeep was carrying passengers who were reportedly on their way to renew their social security allowance