JAJARKOT, Dec 21: At least five persons, including a couple, died when a tractor met with an accident near the Kot Chyarigaun rivulet at Aathbiskot Municipality in Rukum (West) district.

The tractor (Ra 1 Da 14) en route to Aathbiskot-8, Ghartigaun, from ward 10, Pirikot, met with the accident. The tractor which was carrying corrugated zinc sheets overturned.

Police Inspector of the Area Police Office, Aathbiskot, Nabin Marasini said that Lok Bahadur Shahi, 46, of Aathbiskot-10, Naula, and his spouse Chuki Shahi, 42, died in the fatal accident.

Likewise, other deceased identified are Dhanaram Sarki, 48, of Aathbiskot-10, Danda, Bhater Sarki, 52, and Nirmala Sarki, 47, a statement issued by the Area Police Office, Aathbiskot noted.

According to the statement, the accident took place at around 10.15 PM last night.

Other nine persons were injured in the mishap. The injured are Khadka Bahadur Pun, 41, of Aathbiskot-8, Ramesh Sarki, 38, of Aathbiskot-10, Dal Bahadur Pun, 14, Kumar Gharti, 56, Rama Gurung, 34, Jagbir Sarki, 51, Jaya Bahadur Gharti, 36, Mane Sarki, 58, and Madan Pun, 42, of Aathbiskot-8.

The injured are undergoing treatment at the municipal hospital, police said.

Tractor driver, Gopal BK, 21, of Aathbiskot-9 is at large after the accident, the statement said. 

 
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