Hetauda, Jan. 4 -- Six people died in a Tata Sumo vehicle accident at Jurikhet in Bhimphedi Rural Municipality-6, Makawanpur, on Sunday. Three others were injured.

According to the District Police Office, Makawanpur, the Sumo van was travelling from Kathmandu towards Hetauda when it veered off the road and fell around 100 metres from the road. Four people died at the scene, while two others succumbed to their injuries during treatment.

Local resident Surendra Thike said the vehicle had nine passengers, of whom six lost their lives. The bodies have been brought to Hetauda. The identities of the dead and injured have not yet been confirmed.

The injured are receiving treatment at Hetauda Hospital.

Police from the Bhimphedi Area Police Of...