Five persons died and three others were injured in a tractor accident at Mallekh rural municipality in Achham district today.
The deceased have been identified as Rang Dhami, 55, Janak Dhami, 15, Prem Dhami, 45, Nar Bahadur Dhami, 37, and Janak Dhami, 21, of Mallekh-1, according to Information Officer at the District Police Office, Police Inspector Arjun Saud.
The tractor (01002 Ta 4979) met with an accident when it was heading to Sanphebagar from Shodasha.
Similarly, Lal Bahadur Dhami, 42, Hansa Dhami, 40, and Devendra Dhami, 15, were injured in the incident and they have been taken to Bayalpata Hospital for treatment, said police.
All the deceased and injured are from the same local ward.
