Eight die in wedding jeep accident in Pyuthan

PYUTHAN, Feb 5; At least eight people died and five others sustained injuries as a jeep carrying wedding attendants met with an accident at Okharapata in Pyuthan at around 3 AM on Saturday. 

The ill-fated vehicle (Ga 1 Ja 5092) was bound to Libang of Gaumukhi Rural Municipality from Lung of Naubahini Rural Municipality carrying the groom and his wedding attendants. 

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Satya Narayan Thapa, the vehicle fell some 150 meters off the road. Deceased passengers are yet to be identified. 

Five injured attendants including the groom are being taken to Butwal for further treatment, according to police. 

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