JUMLA, Nov 8: A person was killed and six others injured when a jeep met with an accident at Chautha of Kanakasundari Rural Municipality-1 in Jumla on Saturday.
The jeep, which was travelling to Jumla from Mugu, was carrying 16 people when it met with the accident. According to the District Police Office, Jumla, Suraj Pun, 42, died on the spot.
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Pun was originally from Uttarganga Rural Municipality-1 of Rukum East and was currently residing in Kanakasundari Rural Municipality.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Chiranjivi Dahal said the six injured passengers were taken to the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences by ambulance for treatment. The other passengers were reported to be safe.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident, according to the District Police Office, Jumla.
