Surkhet: A tragic road accident occurred in Barahatal Rural Municipality-8 of Surkhet on Thursday morning, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.
The incident involved an SML vehicle (0221 KHA 1014) traveling from Jumla to Surkhet. A 35-year-old man, Dipak Shahi, from Thatikandh-4 in Dailekh, sustained critical injuries during the accident. He was rushed to Surkhet Provincial Hospital for immediate medical attention but was sadly pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to Chief Police Inspector Bakil Sunar of the District Traffic Police Office, Surkhet, the remaining injured individuals are in stable condition and are receiving treatment at Karnali Care Hospital.
The vehicle, carrying a total of 29 passengers including children, overturned on the side of the road due to excessive speed. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and taking necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.