Six people killed in road accident in Nepal

The jeep was en route to district headquarters Fungling from Thechambu.

May 07, 2015 04:51 pm | Updated 04:52 pm IST - Kathmandu

At least six people were killed and 10 others injured today when an overloaded van veered off the road in Nepal’s eastern Taplejung district.

The jeep was en route to district headquarters Fungling from Thechambu when it fell down the road.

Six people were killed on the spot and 10 others injured in the accident, police said.

The identity of the deceased has not been ascertained yet, police said.

A police patrol team has rescued the injured passengers.

The injured have been admitted to district hospital.

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